How To Check Cipher Suites In Windows Server 2012 R2

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Finding the Cipher Suites in Windows Server 2012r2 Step-By-Step

We all want our data and communications to be secure and encrypted when it comes to our servers, but it can often be difficult to find and check the cipher suites in Windows Server 2012r2. This step-by-step guide will help you by walking you through the process of locating and verifying which cipher suites are enabled on your server.

Step One: Verify if IIS Crypto is Installed on the Server.

Before we begin, the first step is to ensure that IIS Crypto (available at [https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto/](https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto/)) is installed on the server. IIS Crypto is a free tool that can be used to configure and configure various secure ciphers, protocols and other settings for the Windows protocols. It also provides a handy graphical interface to help you quickly and easily configure your server-wide cipher settings.

Step Two: Open IIS Crypto and Select Cipher Suites.

Once installed, open IIS Crypto and select the Cipher Suites tab. This tab will display all the available cipher suites and their current state (Enabled/Disabled).

Step Three: Verify the Cipher Suites.

The next step is to check each of the cipher suites to verify that the correct ones are enabled. Check the lists provided at [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb187457\(v=vs.85\).aspx](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb187457%28v=vs.85%29.aspx) and [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17457/windows-7-system-requirements](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17457/windows-7-system-requirements) for the appropriate ciphers for Windows Server 2012r2.

Step Four: Change the Cipher Suites Settings.

If any of the ciphers are not enabled that should be, click on the checkbox to enable it. Additionally, if any of the ciphers are enabled that should not be, click on the checkbox to disable them.

Step Five: Backup the Cipher Suites.

Once all the necessary changes have been made, it is always a good idea to backup the settings. On the main page of IIS Crypto, click on the “Backup” button to create a .reg file. This will save your settings and can be restored easily at a later time if needed.

Step Six: Test the Cipher Suites.

The next step is to test the settings. Thankfully, IIS Crypto comes with a built-in test suite. Click on the “Test” button on the main page to launch the test suite. When the test is complete, any errors or warnings that have been identified will be displayed.

Step Seven: Confirm the Settings.

The last step is to confirm that the changes have been applied and that the correct cipher suites are enabled. You can do this by running an SSL audit or checking the client “connections” on the server.

Conclusion.

Now that you know how to check cipher suites in Windows Server 2012r2, your server is more secure and better protected against malicious attacks and other threats. Encryption is one of the most effective ways to protect your data, and verifying the cipher suites is an essential part of keeping your server safe and secure.