SECURITY

How to allow non-admin Users to configure Network Settings

November 12, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 6 minutes to read

For many organizations, the removal of local administrative privileges from client computers has been recommended and pursued as a long-term goal. Nevertheless, there are scenarios in which non-administrative users, including personnel in network departments or mobile technicians, need access to configure network settings for various purposes such as troubleshooting, testing, configuring, and other related tasks.

Due to the removal of their administrative privileges on their computers or the target machines, these tasks have become challenging for these users. One solution is to assign them membership in the Local Network Configuration Operators group.

This blog post provides a guide on solving the challenge by enabling these capabilities while addressing key considerations and potential security issues.

Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Copenhagen

November 14, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 1 minut to read

I would like to say thank you, to everybody who attended the Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Copenhagen. It was an awesome setup and a great event with a lot of great sessions.

It is always a pleasure and an honor to get the opportunity to speak at a Microsoft event. So, thank you for attending and for making speaking at the event a great experience!

The session and slide deck were originally presented at Microsoft Ignite 2018. As promised during the session, please find notes and links below.

Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Stockholm

April 19, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 2 minutes to read

I would like to say thank you to everybody who attended the Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Stockholm. It was an awesome setup and a great event with lots of great sessions.

It is always a pleasure and an honor to get the opportunity to speak at a Microsoft event. So, thank you for attending and for making speaking at the event a great experience! The session and slide deck were originally presented at Microsoft Ignite 2017.

Windows Defender Antivirus as Endpoint Security Solution

April 4, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 4 minutes to read

I had a session at the Microsoft Tech Summit 2018 in Stockholm, presenting the new Security Features in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709). After the session, I had a handful of questions about Windows Defender Antivirus, and because I often get similar question, I will share my view on the capability of Windows Defender Antivirus.

Question

• Why pay for a yearly subscription from a third-party antivirus provider, when Windows Defender Antivirus seem to cover almost all threats?
• Would you say that Windows Defender Antivirus is enough, or what benefits would companies, as well private individuals, gain from adding another antivirus solution?

By answering those questions, I am fully aware I am moving into holy grounds, and I should know as I spend ten (10) years managing a third-party antivirus solution, and I loved it - still do!

Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Amsterdam

February 27, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 2 minutes to read

I would like to say thank you to everybody who attended the Microsoft Tech Summit 2018, Stockholm. It was an awesome setup and a great event with lots of great sessions.

It is always a pleasure and an honor to get the opportunity to speak at a Microsoft event. So, thank you for attending and for making speaking at the event a great experience! The session and slide deck were originally presented at Microsoft Ignite 2017.