Discovered a really cool tool to send notes that will self-destruct after being read. Good for sending passwords or information across discretely and securely. No log-ins or identity involved. All you need to do is generate a link to the note and has the option to notify you via email if it has been read. … Continue reading Send discrete, self-destructing notes via Privnote
Fortigate 5.2 Vulnerability: SSH/SSL – Weak Encryptions
Known issue to: FortiOS 5.2.x (can also apply to higher versions). But 5.4.x and later has already disabled weaker ciphers DES, RC4 and SSLv3, so Firewalls running on later version are less-prone to vulnerabilities. Recommendations/Mitigations: What does strong encryption do? Enabling the use of strong encryption will only allow strong ciphers such as: AES … Continue reading Fortigate 5.2 Vulnerability: SSH/SSL – Weak Encryptions
Firewall Audit Security Checklist
Found this checklist that is handy in performing securoty reviews for any firewalls. Make sure to compliment this with your firewall vendor's best-practice recommendation document in assessing your firewalls. Firewall-Audit-Checklist-WEB
Fortigate:Product Guide – Models Max Values
Came across a very helpful tool in choosing the right Fortigate model based on max values of each model http://help.fortinet.com/fgt/56/max-values/5-6-3/max-values.html
Fortigate Firewall Firmware Upgrade Process
This page outlined the process to be followed when upgrading the FortiGate firewall clusters. Always perform the firmware upgrade onsite due to the risk of something going wrong and requiring manual intervention. Or have a technician on site if you are unable to be there. Make sure the yourself or the technican have local copies … Continue reading Fortigate Firewall Firmware Upgrade Process
Protected: MSP Network Engineer’s ISP Change Checklist
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TSHOOT: VPN L2TP not working on some Windows machines
Problem: Client behind NAT devices are unable to connect to VPN L2TP Solution: Modern Windows devices do not support L2TP/IPsec connections when the Windows computer or VPN server are located behind a NAT. If the Windows VPN client fails with Error 809 when trying to establish a VPN connection to an MX located behind a … Continue reading TSHOOT: VPN L2TP not working on some Windows machines
Tool: Time Budgeting Tool for Firewall Migration
Here is a spreadsheet file I use in setting time budget for Firewall Migration which takes in account he number of Policy Rules. Objects, VPNs and other factors. Feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions or anything for the tool's improvements FW_Time Planning
Facebook adds Google Authenticator for Two-Factor Authentication
Good news! Facebook now makes Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) easier to set up by allowing common third-party apps like Google Authenticator or Duo Security on both desktop and mobile. 2FA adds layer of security to your Facebook login by requiring you to provide a passcode or from “something that you have” (which is the 2FA generated … Continue reading Facebook adds Google Authenticator for Two-Factor Authentication
Protected: Network Security Audit/Checklist
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