windows-audit

The windows-audit tag covers content related to auditing features in Windows environments, particularly for security hardening. A recent thread discusses Microsoft's audit-first approach for SMB Server signing and Extended Protection for Authentication (EPA) in Windows Server. This allows administrators to test compatibility and gather telemetry before enforcing these security policies. The tag focuses on using built-in auditing tools to assess readiness, identify gaps, and plan remediation in enterprise IT settings. Topics include Group Policy, registry settings, and event log analysis for SMB hardening audits.