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In this article, we&apos;ll explore the configuration I use to enhance the capabilities of Windows Defender and its various modules.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multifactor Authentication</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/cybersecurity/multifactor-authentification/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/cybersecurity/multifactor-authentification/</guid><description>When using an online service, take a look at the settings! Use multifactor authentication whenever possible!</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Email aliases, take back control of your mails</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/alias-mail/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/alias-mail/</guid><description>Stop giving out your email address! Protect yourself from spam and email leaks, and send emails without compromising your identity.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reducing Your Attack Surface on Discord</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/limiter-surface-attaque-discord/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/limiter-surface-attaque-discord/</guid><description>Have you ever heard of DOX/DOXXING/SWAT? Understand how these practices work and protect yourself!</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introduction to Git &amp; Github</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/git-github/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/git-github/</guid><description>Git is a version control system that allows you to track changes in your code. Github is a platform that allows you to host your code and collaborate with others.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Active Directory multi-sites, network shares and user rights management</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/windows/ad-tp/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/windows/ad-tp/</guid><description>Active directory, installation, domain controller, shares and permissions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Apply quota on network shared directories</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/windows/quota/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/windows/quota/</guid><description>Apply quota on network shared directories.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alcatel Switch Configuration</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/alcatel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/alcatel/</guid><description>useful 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self-signed certificate (https) with nginx.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Installing Docker on Debian</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/docker/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/docker/</guid><description>Docker installation and basics on Debian.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Install Nginx + Webdav on debian 11</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/nginx-webdav/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/nginx-webdav/</guid><description>Install Nginx (web server) + Webdav (files on http) on debian 11.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create an OpenVPN server on debian</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/openvpn-server/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/openvpn-server/</guid><description>Create an OpenVPN server on debian and connect to it with a client.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SSH connection with public key</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/ssh-certificate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/ssh-certificate/</guid><description>Connect in SSH to a remote server using a public key (without login/password).</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create a DNS server on Debian</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/dns-server/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/gnu-linux/dns-server/</guid><description>Basic setup and configuration of a Bind9 DNS server.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remote Access</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/acces-distants/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/acces-distants/</guid><description>remote access to cisco equipment.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The hierarchy of CLI cisco</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/cisco-cli/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/cisco-cli/</guid><description>Explanation of the structures of the modes that make up the CLI cisco.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help, autocompletion, monitoring, shortcuts</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/cisco-misc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/cisco-misc/</guid><description>Various information about the Cisco CLI</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAYER 2 Vlan, Spanning-tree, Trunk, EtherChannel, and Dot1Q Encapsulation</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/layer-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/layer-2/</guid><description>Overview of the most commonly used Layer 2 features on cisco equipment.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAYER 3 Static Routing, RIPv2, OSPF, NAT</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/networking/layer-3/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/networking/layer-3/</guid><description>Key Layer 3 functionalities on cisco equipment.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>votre-banquier-un-commercial</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/finances/votre-banquier-un-commercial/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/finances/votre-banquier-un-commercial/</guid><description>votre-banquier-un-commercial</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>useful-links</title><link>https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/useful-links/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://xsec.fr/en/opsec/useful-links/</guid><description>useful-links</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>