SMB Protocol Explained

By embracing SMB over QUIC, organizations can bolster their ransomware defenses while facilitating secure and efficient file sharing across disparate networks. Windows Server 2025 introduced SMB over QUIC support, previously exclusive to Azure environments.

By implementing these recommendations and staying vigilant, you can safeguard your networks against potential threats like LockBit and QakBot, ensuring the resilience of your SMB infrastructure in the face of evolving cyber risks.

As organizations strive for heightened security and adaptability in their networks, the availability of SMB over QUIC across all editions of Windows Server marks a key step towards achieving these objectives.

Microsoft’s recent SMB protocol updates signify a pivotal step toward bolstering both connectivity and security within Windows environments. The collaboration with Visuality Systems as a trusted ally ensures seamless integration into any OS to provide adaptable and secure file sharing solutions.

Practical scenarios often necessitate the simultaneous utilization of SMB protocol commercial software, like Visuality Systems’ solutions, and open-source Samba. Consider a context where IT managers grapple with the need for cross-platform file sharing across diverse systems, both locally and in the cloud.

Changes introduced by Microsoft regarding printer drivers and their impact on SMB printing are primarily focused on enhancing the overall security of printing operations, especially in light of vulnerabilities like PrintNightmare.

In the evolving landscape of Windows security, NTLM and Kerberos hold sway. Our journey unveils NTLM’s enduring grip, Kerberos’ robustness, and Microsoft’s strategic plan to extend Kerberos reach and minimize NTLM usage.

While some might say MFT has given us all it had to offer, that might not be the case, especially not when we focus on the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. The picture becomes even better with SMB over QUIC.

Integrating an SMB3 connector plugin into a Managed File Transfer solution to fulfill end-to-end encryption is a must-have requirement in certain environments.