Server Hardening
The latest Server Hardening coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2026-26130: Critical ASP.NET Core DoS Vulnerability Patched in March 2026 Updates
Microsoft's March 10, 2026 security updates contain a targeted fix for a denial-of-service vulnerability in ASP.NET Core tracked as CVE-2026-26130. This patch addresses a specific weakness that could...
SQL Server 2025 security hardening guide: Step-by-step installation and optimization
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 represents a significant evolution in database management, bringing enhanced security features, improved performance capabilities, and deeper integration with modern cloud...
Patch Tuesday Deluge: Digest Auth RCE (CVE-2025-21294) Puts IIS Servers at Risk
Administrators running Internet-facing Windows IIS servers must immediately disable Digest Authentication to block a newly discovered remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-21294, confirmed by...
IIS Domain ‘Refusal’ and WSUS Crash 0x80070003: The Fixes Every Windows Admin Needs
When a production IIS website suddenly stops responding to your naked domain while the www subdomain loads fine, or when a routine WSUS postinstall spews a COMException 0x80070003 and halts, the...
Comprehensive Strategies for Securing Web Servers in 2025
In a digital era where threat actors evolve alongside the infrastructure they seek to undermine, securing a web server in 2025 demands more than just traditional firewalls and antivirus software. The...
Master SMB 3.1.1 on Windows Server 2022: Secure, Tune & Scale for 2025
As Windows continues to anchor itself at the center of what drives modern enterprise computing, the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol persists as the backbone for secure file sharing, collaborative...
Comprehensive Security Hardening Strategies for Windows Server 2025
Introduction In the face of escalating cyber threats, organizations are compelled to fortify their Windows Server infrastructures. Windows Server 2025 introduces a suite of advanced security features...