Hardentools
#Operations Management#Security Operations
Automate security incident handling and facilitate real-time activities of incident handlers.
Hardentools: A Solution for Disabling Features
Hardentools is designed to disable various 'features' that are available in Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, as well as in some widely used applications, including Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, and Adobe PDF Reader, for the time being.
These features, often considered for
These features, often considered for enterprise customers, are typically not useful for regular users. In fact, they can be quite dangerous, as attackers frequently exploit them to run malicious code on a victim's computer.
The Purpose of This Tool
The purpose of this tool is to effectively reduce the attack surface by disabling easily exploitable vulnerabilities. Hardentools is designed for individuals who are at risk and may seek an additional layer of security, even if it comes at the cost of some usability.
Not Suitable for Corporate Environments
WARNING: This tool disables several features, including those of Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, and Windows, which may lead to malfunctions in certain applications. You can find a complete list of changes here. Use this at your own risk. Please note that after running Hardentools, you will be unable to perform complex calculations in Microsoft Office Excel or utilize the Command-line terminal. However, these are the primary drawbacks of having a slightly safer Windows environment.
