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Active Directory Security Best Practices: Key NSA Guidelines
Most global businesses run hybrid AD environments, and following active directory security best practices is critical when combining on-premises and cloud services to secure both Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Both systems manage identity and access control, making them prime targets for attackers aiming to
How to Protect AD with Fine-Grained Password Policy
Fine-Grained Password Policy (FGPP) solutions improve security for Service and Tier 0 accounts by applying customized password policies to different user groups in Active Directory, enhancing compliance and protection without compromising usability.
Cayosoft Wins Patent for Revolutionary Instant Active Directory Recovery Solution
Guardian Forest Recovery restores Active Directory instantly to ensure business continuity in the face of escalating ransomware attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, has secured the patent for its flagship product, Cayosoft Guardian Forest Recovery. It is the only
K-12 Ransomware Protection: Securing Schools’ AD & Entra ID
As K-12 schools increasingly rely on digital services and key infrastructure such as Active Directory and Entra ID for authentication and access to support education services. We continue to see an increase with being targeted by Ransomware groups and falling victim to ransomware attacks, putting sensitive data and education services
Pass the Ticket Attack: Active Directory’s Hidden Danger
Protect your Active Directory from the Pass the Ticket attack. Learn the mechanics, devastating impact, and defense strategies to safeguard your organization.
Kerberoasting Attack: A Guide to Protecting Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is the beating heart of many organizations’ IT infrastructures, managing user accounts, permissions, and access to critical resources. However, beneath its seemingly impenetrable exterior lies a vulnerability that attackers are increasingly exploiting: the Kerberoasting attack. Let’s take a look at this threat, understand its mechanics, and uncover
Qilin Ransomware: How to Detect & Protect Against This Exploit
Qilin ransomware has emerged as a significant threat to organizations, particularly those relying heavily on Active Directory for managing their IT infrastructure. Qilin ransomware has adopted a new method for stealing credentials from Google Chrome browsers by leveraging Active Directory Group Policy. In this guide, we will explore how Qilin
FSMO Roles: The Hidden Key to Resilient Active Directory
At the heart of every well-functioning Active Directory (AD) environment lies a set of unsung heroes: Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles. These specialized roles hold the keys to your AD’s resilience, stability, and recoverability. While they may not be the most glamorous aspect of AD management, understanding and safeguarding
Golden Ticket Attack: How To Protect Your Active Directory
Among all cybersecurity threats, only a few attacks are as insidious and potentially damaging as the Golden Ticket attack. Unlike ransomware or brute-force hacking, which often leave visible traces, the Golden Ticket attack operates under the radar, giving hackers a secret passage into the heart of a company’s most valuable
Mastering Microsoft 365 Governance: Active Directory Guide
In most Microsoft 365 environments, Active Directory (AD) is a key component for managing user identities and access, controlling who accesses what and how. However, as your organization grows, so do the complexities and risks associated with AD management. An improperly managed AD setup can lead to devastating security breaches,
Forest Recovery in Active Directory: Are You Prepared?
Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of most enterprise IT environments, serving as the central repository for user identities, access permissions, and system configurations. As organizations grow and evolve, their AD infrastructures often expand into multiple domains within a single forest, and/or multiple forests with multiple domains, creating a complex
Cayosoft Releases Microsoft Threat Detection for Recently Discovered VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Active Directory security provider updates threat detection to include automatic detection and rollback for actively exploited VMware vulnerability COLUMBUS, OH – August 7, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in hybrid Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today announced that its Active Directory threat detection is now able to
Prevent & Detect VMware ESXI Vulnerability CVE-2024-37085 with Cayosoft Threat Detection
CVE-2024-37085 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in VMWare ESXi being currently being exploited by ransomware groups. This blog will review the background of the exploit and how to leverage Cayosoft Guardian to scan for potential indicators of compromise and proactively defend against future attacks. The short video below also provides
Managing Active Directory in a Zero Trust World
Applying a Zero Trust strategy to Active Directory management reduces your identity threat landscape, enhances access controls and segmentation, enforces just-in-time access, and improves monitoring and incident response. Overall, this approach strengthens your identity platform and makes it more resilient. In this blog, learn how Zero Trust strategy and principles
What is Mimikatz? A Security Guide for Organizations
Imagine a cyberattack that doesn’t rely on brute force or zero-day exploits, instead silently slipping past your defenses and targeting the very heart of your network security: user credentials. This is the reality of Mimikatz, a post-exploitation tool that has become a favorite weapon among cybercriminals. What Is Mimikatz? It’s