Streamline identity and access management in educational institutions
The annual churn of students, teachers, and staff causes educational institutions to struggle every year from the time a new student or faculty member is onboarded until they leave. The IT team is constantly up against multiple IAM challenges including an…
Poor user provisioning can threaten the IT security of K-12 schools—here's how you can 🛠 fix it
May 9, 2024
Poor user provisioning can threaten the IT security of K-12 schools—here's how you can 🛠 fix it
The K-12 education sector has an extreme churn rate with thousands of users removed and added to the environment every year. Also, they manage tens of thousands of faculty and student accounts and their rosters. To meet their unique…
A proactive approach to
securing privileged access in Active Directory:
best practices and threat mitigations
Privileged users have access to sensitive data, systems, and network resources, making them desirable targets for attackers. When in the wrong hands, their access can have disastrous effects and lead to data breaches…
Mitigating cybersecurity risks in healthcare: A proactive approach with Cyber Essentials and user life cycle management
As healthcare undergoes rapid digital transformation, the sector grapples with unprecedented cyber risks. This underscores the paramount importance of safeguarding patient data and healthcare operations.
Our…
Automating joiners, movers, and leavers life cycle management using a no-code solution
Are your organization's onboarding and offboarding processes draining valuable resources? Is your IT team overwhelmed by access requests for new applications? Are you tired of manually implementing account management to sync HR systems with…
How to schedule a process remotely via WMI
November 24, 2023
Remote task scheduling is a critical competency for system administrators managing a network of Windows machines. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to schedule a process remotely using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), without relying on PowerShell. The focus is on using the WMIC tool and the Windows Task Scheduler to execute and manage tasks on remote machines. If you…
How to create a process via WMI remotely
November 24, 2023
Creating a Remote Process via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
In the realm of system administration, the ability to remotely manage and automate tasks on Windows machines is crucial. This article provides a detailed guide on how to create a process remotely via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), specifically using the Command Line Interface (CLI). This guide is intended for…
How to create a task via WMI
November 24, 2023
Creating a task via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) involves a series of steps that leverage WMI’s powerful framework for managing Windows-based systems. This article is intended for system administrators and technical professionals who are familiar with Windows operating systems and seek to automate and manage tasks using WMI, excluding the use of PowerShell.
Introduction to Windows…
WMI classes and categories
November 24, 2023
Listing every class in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) would be extensive, as WMI includes hundreds of classes that cover a wide range of functionalities. However, I can guide you on how to find a comprehensive list of all WMI classes and offer a general overview of some of the key categories these classes fall into.
Finding All WMI Classes and categories
To get a complete list of…
Find a user's last logon time
November 20, 2023
Ensuring the security and maintenance of Active Directory user accounts is a critical aspect of system administration. One key piece of information is the last logon time for a user, which helps administrators identify inactive accounts and ensure the security of the network. In this guide, we will explore the process of finding a user’s last logon time in Active Directory using…
