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Author: juergen.kroder@fb-pro.com

Posted on 7. February 202427. September 2024

Is your Microsoft Edge properly hardened? Do the check!

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Do you use Microsoft Edge? Is it configured securely? With the latest AuditTAP version, you can check whether your browser complies with the strictest hardening requirements, among other things.

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Posted on 7. December 20238. January 2024

AuditTAP 5.7.1: Debian & SUSE hardening checks, current CIS checks and more

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Attention Windows and Linux users – there is a new update for AuditTAP! Read here what version 5.7.1 has to offer.

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Posted on 1. December 20235. March 2025

Windows Server 2012/R2 – End of support: What you should do now

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Microsoft is extending support for Windows Server 2012, even though the operating system is considered “retired”. You now have these options.

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Posted on 22. September 202327. September 2024

AuditTAP 5.6: How good is your Ubuntu hardening? Do the quick check!

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With the latest update, AuditTAP is becoming an attractive Linux tool. You can now use it with a popular Ubuntu version to check whether you are using a securely configured system.

Continue reading “AuditTAP 5.6: How good is your Ubuntu hardening? Do the quick check!”

Posted on 23. August 202327. September 2024

Anomaly detection in IT: methods, examples, solutions and other important facts

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The detection of anomalies is an important measure in IT security. In order to be able to implement this correctly, there are various approaches and solutions.

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Posted on 17. August 202327. September 2024

VDA-ISA and TISAX: Why system hardening is becoming a “must have” in the automotive industry

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Automotive suppliers and manufacturers must follow sector-specific industry standards such as VDA-ISA and TISAX to secure their IT systems. That is why system hardening is taking on an increasingly important role.

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Posted on 25. June 202327. September 2024

What does “state of the art techniques” mean? What is to be done?

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The legal term “state of the art” has received increased attention in recent years. Here’s what it means. And these measures can be taken.

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Posted on 6. June 202327. September 2024

ISO 27001 and system hardening: Do you already fulfill the new, legal requirements?

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DIN EN ISO 27001:2022 defines numerous aspects of information security. One important aspect required in the new version is secure system configuration – also known as system hardening. Here’s what you need to know about it.

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Posted on 22. March 202310. July 2023

AuditTAP 5.5: Checks according to the latest curing recommendations

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There is a fresh update for the AuditTAP! You can now check even better whether your systems are securely configured (“hardened”) to the state of the art. Additionally, current project requirements are implemented.

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Posted on 23. February 202327. September 2024

Windows 10/11 as spyware: How to stop data transmission to Microsoft

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In the default configuration, the new Microsoft operating system reads some telemetry data without being asked and sends it to several servers for evaluation. There is an established measure to prevent this – and it has other positive “side effects”.

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