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Author: juergen.kroder@fb-pro.com

Posted on 28. February 202517. October 2025

What does “OS hardening” mean? Why is this IT security measure so important?

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Do you know how OS Hardening works? We give you an overview of the topic and answer the most important questions in FAQ style.

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Posted on 24. January 202517. October 2025

When does support for Windows 11 end? What should be considered until then?

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In which year will the last updates and patches be released for Windows 11? Is there any detailed information about End of Support Dates and End of Lifetime? Important questions, which we clarify here.

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Posted on 17. January 202516. June 2026

DORA: How can these requirements be met? What are the most important basics?

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Organizations operating in the financial sector must comply with DORA requirements. Here, you can learn exactly what this important EU regulation requires and what role System Hardening plays in this process.

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Posted on 10. December 202410. December 2024

System Hardening on the test bench: examples, tests and real-life results

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Does System Hardening really achieve anything? Do the IT security measures really close many security gaps? How can you measure the results? And is a 100% hardening even possible? We provide you with some deep insights and verifiable facts here.

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Posted on 4. December 202418. September 2026

Secure Configuration – FAQ: The 13 most important questions & answers

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What is ‘Secure Configuration’, why is it so important and how can it be implemented? Find out everything you need to know about the secure configuration of systems here.

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Posted on 4. November 20244. November 2024

NIS 2, ISO 27001 and System Hardening: A triad that more and more companies need to think about

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NIS 2 is here. The requirements of the EU-wide cybersecurity directive are very high. Here you can find out what you need to pay attention to when implementing the directive.

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Posted on 25. October 202426. May 2025

Configuration Management in accordance with ISO 27001:2022 – How to avoid a deviation

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Does your company want to be certified according to the latest ISO 27001? Then you need to implement a professional Configuration Management – based on the latest standards! Here’s how you can master the challenge.

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Posted on 10. October 202410. October 2024

FAQ: How can you improve cyber security in your company?

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Is cyber security and therefore System Hardening a ‘nice to have’? No, definitely not! Here we provide you with sound arguments as to why you should not neglect the secure configuration of applications and operating systems under any circumstances.

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Posted on 3. October 20248. September 2025

AuditTAP 5.10: How good is your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system hardening? Do the check!

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Do you know how professionally your Red Hat Enterprise Linux is ‘hardened’? Test your system with the new AuditTAP version and receive a detailed test result.

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Posted on 17. September 202427. September 2024

Protective shield for robots: how the ‘pib’ is secured against attacks

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Pupils, students and scientists love the ‘pib’. The robot is easy to make and easy to program. And thanks to our hardening script, the 3D-printed humanoid robot is now better armed against cyber attacks.

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