Posts
My posts on cloud, security, infrastructure and homelab projects.
2020
How to Enable PowerShell Transcript Logging
In this post I’ll be covering the steps necessary to setup PowerShell transcript logging to a networked file share.
How to store BitLocker keys in Active Directory
BitLocker is a fantastic way to protect the data stored on computers and thwart some offline tampering attacks. However, if you’re using BitLocker within a business environment, …
2019
Setting up the Modern Honeypot Network
In this post I'll show how I set up Modern Honeypot Network, configured HTTPS and deployed my first Dionaea honeypot.
Installing Docker and Portainer on PhotonOS
It recently occurred to me that simple tasks such as setting up an internal web server or database were taking too long. Each time I needed to setup a website I was manually …
2018
Updating Cisco Nexus Switch Firmware
In this post I'll be showing how I sourced the firmware for my device and the steps required to update it to the latest NX-OS version as of September 2018.
How to setup vSphere encryption
With the release of vSphere 6.5 VMware have drastically improved the state of vSphere security by implementing new features such as VM-level disk encryption, encrypted vMotion and …
Intel Optane 900P SSD – My HomeLab Review
The recently launched Optane 900P solid state drive is Intel’s first consumer storage product to depart from the use of conventional NAND flash and instead utilise Intel’s much …
Hacking Wi-Fi with Kali Linux
My home Wi-Fi password has always been rather simple and memorable. It makes it easy to give out to guests, input on devices without keyboards, and remember when needed. I always …
2017
Barkly Runtime Malware Defence
In this post I’ll be putting Barkly through its paces,seeing how well it performs against a variety of threats, including ransomware, trojans, and exploits.
Next Gen: Cylance Antivirus Review
My review of Cylance antivirus. I test the security effectiveness of CylancePROTECT, putting it head to head with other competing products from TrendMicro, ESET, Sophos, and …
Azure Server Management Tools
In this post I show how to setup and monitor multiple Windows Servers with Azure's new Server Management Tools. Simple easy to follow guide.