SECTION 9 Cyber Security

As the title says, we’re analyzing logs with Logwatch. Big step in the right direction. Started this back in episode 218. Couldn’t get email to work. It works! Not only does it work, but we can catch evil.

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1. Logwatch

2. Postfix

3. How To Install and Configure Postfix on Ubuntu 20.04

4. Rsyslog TLS configuration : Ubuntu simple step-by-step

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Found a new tool called Netbox. This tool was designed to document large data centers. We’re trying to use it to document our network. Lots of cool features and lots of moving parts to think about.

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1. What is NetBox - FREE Network Documentation System?

2. i HATE network documentation....but NetBox might help // ft. Jeremy Cioara

3. Installing Netbox in 10 Minutes or Less

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Time to analyze our cloud server logs. For that we’re going to use Logwatch. This will require the Postfix SMTP server for sending email. We also need the UFW firewall. Once again, lots of moving parts.

LINKS

1. Logwatch

2. Postfix

3. How To Install and Configure Postfix on Ubuntu 20.04

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We’re talking Windows 11 and VMware Updates. Did an Install of Windows 11 in our VMware environment. This required a virtual TPM. Moved on to VMware updates. This included updates to ESXi and VCSA. Lots of moving parts to these projects.

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1. Create a Virtual Machine with a Virtual Trusted Platform Module

2. Configuring and Managing vSphere Native Key Provider

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We’re trying to get the most out of 365. That includes learning how to use apps like Teams, Planner, OneNote and more. There’s a lot of moving parts to this. Installing, configuring, training, standards and more. We’re still at the beginning stages of this process. We have a long way to go.

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Time to plan for a new Wi-Fi Access Point. We’re replacing our old Asus Wi-Fi router with a Fortinet Access Point. What are the risks? How much downtime will there be? What’s our backout plan?

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Time to add another DNS server to the network. This could be considered a small project. It still has a lot of moving parts. What OS should we use? What hardware should we use? Can we manage another server?

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Dorothy want’s to speed up the installation of Windows Server 2019 in the lab. We’re looking into an automated install. We’re also looking at all the steps leading up to the install. How do we connect to our VMware server? How do we create a VM? How do we make everything faster?

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Yes we can! We’re using Intune, Azure AD and Automox to manage two laptops. The same process we use for two could be applied to 1,000. Settings, applications and updates can all be pushed out with a few mouse clicks.

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I’ve had 3 job interviews this year. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

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