KB5005033: Allow non-administrators to install printer drivers

To fight against the flaws that affect the print spooler on Windows, the KB5005033 of August 2021, modifies the behavior of Windows 10 by requesting the administrator rights for the installation and the update of the print drivers. The changes proposed in this article bypass the KB related blockage, which again exposes your system. It …

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Nginx: configuration as reverse proxy

In this tutorial dedicated to Nginx, I will explain how to configure it in order to have a reverse proxy. Before getting to the heart of the matter, I will quickly introduce you to Nginx and what a reverse proxy. For this tutorial, I used an Ubuntu 20.04 machine. Introducing Nginx Nginx is a web …

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Guacamole: manage access to your IT environment

In this tutorial, I will explain how to install Guacamole on Ubuntu, configure access to equipment and use it. Before starting the technique, I will first introduce you to Apache Guacamole and especially why to put it in place. What is Guacamole? No, I’m not going to talk about the avocado sauce recipe in this …

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AppLocker : configuration in an Active Directory environment

Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to configure AppLocker in an Active Directory environment using group policies. AppLocker is a Windows feature that is similar to a firewall at the application level. AppLocker allows you to control the applications running on computers. AppLocker is able to act on: Executables (.exe). Windows Installer (msi, …

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Bitlocker : store recovery password in Active Directory

Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to store the Bitlocker recovery password in the Active Directrory. The recovery password is requested when the user forgets his pin code or when he wishes to access the hard disk on another computer when the TPM module has been used. Viewing passwords is done using the …

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Security: prevent local logon on Windows servers

Intro In this tutorial, we will see how to prevent local logon on Windows servers. What you should know is that by default all users are allowed to log on locally to Windows except for domain controllers. For servers in Workgroup, the problem is less posed but for servers members of a domain, all users …

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