Password spraying, credential stuffing, brute force attacks: What you need to know
Password spraying, credential stuffing, brute force attacks—the similarities extend beyond their names. Learn how they work and how to prevent them.
SID History in an Active Directory migration – What you need to know
Do I need to migrate SID History from source to target environment in an AD migration? Read about pros and cons, including product risk and security risk.
Active Directory security groups: What they are and how they improve security
Active Directory security groups play a critical role in controlling access to your vital systems and data. Learn how they work.
Top security considerations in an Active Directory migration
Active Directory migration in a hurry? Bad idea. Migration is a perfect time to examine identity, groups, apps, data and devices. Learn how to do it right.
SQL Server authentication vs. Windows authentication: Which to use and when
Authentication is a critical component of security. Learn how SQL Server authentication works and how it differs from Windows authentication.
Kerberos authentication: How it works — and how to maximize its security
Learn about Kerberos authentication vulnerabilities and how to mitigate your risk
NTLM authentication: What it is and why you should avoid using it
Discover how NTLM authentication helps determine if a user accessing an IT system is who they claim to be.
What is multifactor authentication (MFA) and what are the benefits of using it?
Discover the essentials of multifactor authentication (MFA): its definition, available technologies, and the pros and cons of each.
Strengthening Active Directory security: 3 best practices for implementing a Zero Trust model
Learn how to implement a Zero Trust model in on-premises or hybrid Active Directory environments to dramatically strengthen security.
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.
How hackers exploit Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to attack your Active Directory
Learn why Group Policy objects are a prime target and how hackers exploit this critical feature within your Active Directory environment.