NTLM authentication: What it is and why you should avoid using it
NTLM authentication helps determine if a user accessing an IT system is who they claim to be. Learn how it works and why it can present risks.
What is Active Directory Domain Services and how do I protect domain controllers?
Learn how Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) holds critical information in your IT environment, and tips to protect domain controllers.
Golden ticket attacks: How they work — and how to defend against them
Golden Ticket attacks have a playful name but are a serious threat to Active Directory environments. Learn how to defend against them.
Azure AD Conditional Access: What is it? Do we need it?
Discover what Azure AD Conditional Access is, does your organization need to use it, and how to set it up.
Zero trust: What it is, why you need it, and how to get started
Learn what Zero Trust security is, its benefits and downsides, and steps your organization can take to get started.
Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory: What you need to know
Understand Active Directory vs. Azure AD: their similarities, differences, and collaboration capabilities.
10 Microsoft service account best practices
Discover the definition of Microsoft service accounts and explore 10 effective practices for their efficient management.
Azure AD Connect: How it works and best practices for synchronizing your data
Learn how Azure AD Connect works, what data it syncs and best practices to apply when using it in your Active Directory environments.
What is KRBTGT and why should you change the password?
Learn what KRBTGT is, when to update it, and how to minimize your organization’s authentication vulnerabilities.
6 AD security public service announcements
Learn about the 6 AD security public service announcements and timeless security tips from a Microsoft Certified Master.
The many colors of AD security – Microsoft Red Forest, orange forest, greenfield or blue?
Discover the different models of AD security, including the Red Forest and Orange Forest models, Greenfield migrations and Blue Team.