Setting Up EFS (Encrypting File System) for File Security in Windows Domain
In this guide, I (tobor) demonstrate the process of configuring the Encrypting File System (EFS) to enhance file security within a Windows domain environment.

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Securing Files with EFS (Encrypting File System) [Windows Environment]
I (tobor), demonstrate how to set up Encrypting File System (EFS) for use in a domain environment. If you like what you see please Subscribe!
0:00 Intro Summary
0:59 How to use EFS encryption without EncrypIT
1:28 How to use EncrypIT for EFS encryption
1:52 Use EncrypIT to backup an EFS certificate
2:43 Why you want an EFS Recovery Agent Certificate
3:16 Trusting user accounts for delegation
3:48 Encrypt network share files requirements
4:24 Trusting devices for delegation
5:25 Create a Certificate Template for EFS users
9:14 New Certificate Template to issue
9:33 Force AD Replication to quickly access new template
10:15 Create group policy for EFS distribution and settings
10:58 GPO Settings Encrypting File System
13:50 GPO Settings Add Data Recovery Agent
14:55 Trusting your Root CA with Group Policy
15:21 Export Root CA Certificate
16:45 GPO Settings User Configuration Auto Enrollment of EFS certs
17:19 Thanks for watching!
EncrypIT TOOL
https://github.com/OsbornePro/EncrypIT
GOOD ARTICLE
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-essentials-and/help-secure-your-business-information-using-encrypting-file/ba-p/397386
LOG-MD
https://www.imfsecurity.com/free
SYSINTERNALS AUTOLOGON
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autologon
POWERSHELL SCRIPT SECURE WINDOWS 10
https://github.com/OsbornePro/ConfigTemplates/blob/main/Harden-Windows10.ps1
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I (tobor), demonstrate how to set up Encrypting File System (EFS) for use in a domain environment. If you like what you see please Subscribe!
0:00 Intro Summary
0:59 How to use EFS encryption without EncrypIT
1:28 How to use EncrypIT for EFS encryption
1:52 Use EncrypIT to backup an EFS certificate
2:43 Why you want an EFS Recovery Agent Certificate
3:16 Trusting user accounts for delegation
3:48 Encrypt network share files requirements
4:24 Trusting devices for delegation
5:25 Create a Certificate Template for EFS users
9:14 New Certificate Template to issue
9:33 Force AD Replication to quickly access new template
10:15 Create group policy for EFS distribution and settings
10:58 GPO Settings Encrypting File System
13:50 GPO Settings Add Data Recovery Agent
14:55 Trusting your Root CA with Group Policy
15:21 Export Root CA Certificate
16:45 GPO Settings User Configuration Auto Enrollment of EFS certs
17:19 Thanks for watching!
EncrypIT TOOL
https://github.com/OsbornePro/EncrypIT
GOOD ARTICLE
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-essentials-and/help-secure-your-business-information-using-encrypting-file/ba-p/397386
LOG-MD
https://www.imfsecurity.com/free
SYSINTERNALS AUTOLOGON
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autologon
POWERSHELL SCRIPT SECURE WINDOWS 10
https://github.com/OsbornePro/ConfigTemplates/blob/main/Harden-Windows10.ps1
View my Verified Certifications!
https://www.credly.com/users/roberthosborne/badges
Follow us on GitHub!
https://github.com/tobor88
https://github.com/OsbornePro
Official Site
https://osbornepro.com/
Give Respect on HackTheBox!
https://www.hackthebox.eu/profile/52286
Like us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/osborneprollc
View PS Gallery Modules!
https://www.powershellgallery.com/profiles/tobor
The B.T.P.S. Security Package
https://btpssecpack.osbornepro.com/
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Published
May 24, 2021
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