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 set-smbclientconfiguration - requiresecuritysignature $false

Disabling SMB client security signatures, or setting 
RequireSecuritySignature to $false using Set-SmbClientConfiguration, means the client will not demand SMB signing for its outbound connections. 
Here's an explanation of what SMB signing is and the implications of disabling it:
go to power Shell command and past  press y enter button
set-smbclientconfiguration - requiresecuritysignature $false
What is SMB signing?
SMB signing adds a digital signature to every packet of data transmitted over an SMB connection. This signature is generated using a combination of the session key and a cipher suite and includes a hash of the entire message within the SMB header. 
Why is it used?
  • Data Integrity: Verifies that data has not been tampered with during transmission.
  • Authentication: Confirms the identity of both the sender and the receiver, preventing relay and spoofing attacks (also known as Man-in-the-Middle attacks). 
Impact of disabling SMB client signing
  • Security Vulnerability: Disabling SMB client signing exposes the client to potential man-in-the-middle attacks where an attacker could intercept and modify SMB traffic without detection. This could lead to compromised sessions, unauthorized access to resources, or even remote code execution.
  • Compatibility: Some older devices or third-party implementations may not support SMB signing. Disabling it on the client side might be necessary to establish communication with such devices.
  • Performance Implications: SMB signing adds a computational overhead as each packet needs to be signed and verified. Disabling it might result in a slight performance improvement, but this comes at the cost of reduced security. 
Recommendations
  • Microsoft recommends keeping SMB signing enabled for security reasons.
  • If you encounter connectivity issues with third-party devices, investigate whether those devices can be configured to support SMB signing instead of disabling it on the client side.
  • If disabling SMB client signing is absolutely necessary for compatibility, ensure that your network is otherwise secure and that the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks is minimized.
  • Avoid using guest accounts with SMB shares, as this bypasses security mechanisms including SMB signing. 

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