Practitioner-focused technical writing on enterprise networks, OT and ICS security, physical security systems, Genetec Security Center, and the infrastructure work that sits between disciplines.https://tsglabs.net/en-CA© Hans Study, The Study Grouphttps://tsglabs.net/juniper-ex-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/https://tsglabs.net/juniper-ex-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/Juniper EX series (Junos OS) configuration template: VLANs, SSH, AAA, Virtual Chassis, port security, BPDU guard, aggregated Ethernet, QoS, and syslog for physical security networks.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTnetworkinghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/ale-omniswitch-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/https://tsglabs.net/ale-omniswitch-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise OmniSwitch 6360/6560 (AOS 8) configuration template: VLANs, SSH, AAA, Virtual Chassis, port security, BPDU guard, link aggregation, QoS, and syslog for physical security networks.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTnetworkinghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/aruba-cx-switch-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/https://tsglabs.net/aruba-cx-switch-base-configuration-for-cctv-and-security-networks/Aruba CX 6200/6300 (AOS-CX) configuration template: VLANs, SSH, AAA, VSF, port security, BPDU guard, LACP LAG, QoS, and syslog for physical security networks.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTnetworkinghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/cisco-catalyst-9200-and-9300-series-base-configuration-template-for-cctv-and-security-networks/https://tsglabs.net/cisco-catalyst-9200-and-9300-series-base-configuration-template-for-cctv-and-security-networks/Complete Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 configuration template: VLANs, SSH, AAA, port security, DHCP snooping, DAI, QoS, and syslog for physical security networks.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTnetworkinghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/configuring-and-tuning-genetec-security-center/https://tsglabs.net/configuring-and-tuning-genetec-security-center/Power plan, NIC buffers, SQL Server memory, antivirus exclusions, video drive configuration, and camera stream settings for Genetec servers.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTgenetechans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/genetec-security-center-active-directory-deployment/https://tsglabs.net/genetec-security-center-active-directory-deployment/AD prerequisites, OU structure, service accounts, Group Policy, Kerberos configuration, and common pitfalls for Genetec AD integration.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTgenetechans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/genetec-security-center-architecture-roles-workstations/https://tsglabs.net/genetec-security-center-architecture-roles-workstations/Genetec Security Center server role architecture, sizing guidance, workstation optimization, federation, and common design mistakes.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTgenetechans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2022-environments-audit-logging/https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2022-environments-audit-logging/Advanced Audit Policy, domain controller GPO, event log sizing, Windows Event Forwarding, Sysmon, key event IDs, and log retention for Windows Server.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThardeninghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2019-2022-environments-group-policy/https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2019-2022-environments-group-policy/GPO structure, password policy, Kerberos, NTLM restriction, Advanced Audit Policy, Defender, SMBv1 removal, and LAPS via Group Policy.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThardeninghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/hardening-microsoft-windows-server-2019-and-2022-environments-getting-started/https://tsglabs.net/hardening-microsoft-windows-server-2019-and-2022-environments-getting-started/Baseline Windows Server hardening: update management, roles audit, local accounts, Windows Firewall, services, NTP, PowerShell logging, and TLS.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThardeninghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2019-2022-guide/https://tsglabs.net/hardening-windows-server-2016-2019-2022-guide/TLS 1.2 enforcement, legacy exceptions, Remote Desktop hardening, SMB signing, LAPS, and certificate management for Windows Server.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThardeninghans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/security-controls-cctv-access-control-networks/https://tsglabs.net/security-controls-cctv-access-control-networks/Ten practical security controls every physical security network needs. Hardening, VPN, segmentation, logging, credentials, MFA, and more.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTcctvhans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/building-a-cctv-network/https://tsglabs.net/building-a-cctv-network/Most physical security deployments I walk into are not engineered. They are assembled. Somebody ran cable, somebody plugged in cameras, somebody configured...Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/vlan-segmentation-physical-security-networks/https://tsglabs.net/vlan-segmentation-physical-security-networks/The segmentation conversation is one I have had hundreds of times. Usually after something has already gone wrong. A workstation on the same network as the...Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)https://tsglabs.net/ip-addressing-for-security-integrators/https://tsglabs.net/ip-addressing-for-security-integrators/The IP addressing conversation comes up on every deployment. Not always at the right time. I have walked into more than a few projects mid-installation whe...Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThans@tsglabs.net (Hans Study)