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Misconfigured Security Configurations
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Security
Secrets Vaults
Password Managers
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biometric authentication
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Source Code Repositories
Public Cloud Providers
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
IBM Cloud
Oracle Cloud
Virtual Machines
==APIs and IPC (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
Servers
Containerization
IaC and Configuration Management
Database
Networking
pfSense and OPNsense are open-source platforms offering enterprise-grade routing and firewall features, suitable for customizable deployments. Meanwhile, AWS Transit Gateway, introduced in 2018, and Google Cloud Router,
Browsers
Antivirus
Operating Systems
Linux
RHEL
Security frameworks
Windows Desktop
Windows Server
Windows Server Services
Windows Server Services
Windows Server provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to support business operations, enhance security, and streamline IT management. Introduced initially in 1993 as part of the Windows NT family, Windows Server has evolved through multiple versions to include advanced networking, cloud integration, and virtualization capabilities. Below are key services offered by Windows Server:
1. Active Directory: A central service for managing user identities, access permissions, and security policies within an organization. First introduced in Windows 2000 Server, it supports LDAP, Kerberos, and DNS.
2. DHCP Server: Automates the assignment of IP addresses within a network, reducing manual configuration efforts. DHCP in Windows Server also integrates with Active Directory to ensure enhanced security.
3. DNS Server: Resolves domain names into IP addresses, critical for efficient network communication. Windows Server DNS supports advanced features like DNSSEC and conditional forwarding.
4. File and Storage Services: Provides robust tools for managing file shares, NTFS, and ReFS volumes, as well as integrating with Storage Spaces for redundancy and performance.
5. Hyper-V: A virtualization platform introduced in 2008 that allows organizations to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. It supports containerization and integration with Azure.
6. Windows Deployment Services (WDS): Facilitates the deployment of operating systems to networked devices, streamlining large-scale installations and upgrades.
7. Remote Desktop Services (RDS): Enables users to access desktops and applications hosted on Windows Server remotely. This service supports VDI and secure application delivery.
8. IIS (Internet Information Services): A web server for hosting websites and web applications. It includes support for ASP.NET, HTTP/2, and secure hosting with SSL/TLS.
9. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): A management tool for deploying and managing updates across devices in an organization, ensuring security and system stability.
10. Print and Document Services: Centralizes management of networked printers and supports print job tracking, reducing overhead in enterprise environments.
11. Failover Clustering: Ensures high availability by grouping servers into clusters that automatically recover from hardware or software failures.
12. Windows Admin Center: A modern, browser-based management tool introduced in 2018 that simplifies server administration, including Azure integration.
13. Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (WDATP): Provides built-in security services to protect against malware and advanced threats.
14. Network Policy and Access Services (NPAS): Includes NPS (Network Policy Server) and tools for enforcing security policies through RADIUS and 802.1X authentication.
15. DirectAccess: A VPN alternative enabling secure remote connectivity for managed devices without requiring manual VPN connections.
Mail Server
macOS
System Preferences