How to harden Windows workstations and servers from attack

The video tutorial discusses the importance of workstation hardening, focusing on the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. It highlights the vulnerabilities of using SMBV1, such as susceptibility to man-in-the-middle attacks and lack of encryption. The tutorial advises disabling SMBV1 and upgrading to SMBV2 or V3, providing methods to do so. It also addresses challenges with older devices that depend on SMBV1 and suggests seeking community and vendor support. Finally, it emphasizes the need for network security measures, including blocking outbound SMB packets and ensuring proper firewall settings.

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