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S1E10 Hybrid Identity is Broken: Rethinking AD, Entra ID & the Bridge in Between
Welcome to another episode of Guardians of the Directory, where we pull back the curtain on the real-world challenges in securing and managing Active Directory and hybrid identity environments. In…
S1E10 Blueprinting Zero Trust From: Strategy to Execution with Jerry Chapman
Welcome back to Guardians of the Directory! In this episode, Craig Birch is joined once again by Zero Trust expert Jerry Chapman for a deep dive into the Zero Trust Blueprint—a practical model to…
AdminSDHolder in Active Directory: Hidden Risks and Persistent Threats
In this episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, Craig Birch breaks down the often-misunderstood AdminSDHolder object in Active Directory and why it's a high-value target for attackers. Learn how…
Admin Accounts with SPNs — Hidden Risk Behind Kerberoasting
🔍 Admin Accounts with SPNs — Hidden Risk Behind Kerberoasting | Directory Insights in 10 MinutesIn this episode, Craig Birch breaks down a major Active Directory security blind spot: Kerberoasting…
Kerberos Pre-Auth: Hidden AD Risk
In this episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, Craig Birch breaks down one of the most overlooked Active Directory misconfigurations: the "Do not require Kerberos pre-authentication" setting.🔍…
S1E3 Directory Insights in 10 Minutes: Remediating DES Encryption in Active Directory
Welcome to another episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, powered by Guardians of the Directory. In this quick-hitting session, host Craig Birch walks through the process of identifying and…
Directory Insights in 10 Minutes Reversible Password Encryption – A Hidden Risk
Summary:In this episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, we dive into a critical yet often overlooked Active Directory misconfiguration—Allowing Password Storage with Reversible Encryption.This…
Directory Insights in 10 minutes: Password Not Required - The Hidden Risk
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, we’re exposing a dangerous yet overlooked Active Directory misconfiguration—PasswordNotRequired.Most AD admins assume password…
S1E1 Directory Insights in 10 Minutes: AD’s Biggest Misconfiguration – Fix It Now!
Directory Insights in 10 Minutes – Episode 1🛡️ AD’s Biggest Misconfiguration – Fix It Now!Description:Welcome to the first episode of Directory Insights in 10 Minutes, brought to you by Guardians of…
25 Years of Active Directory: Past, Present & Future!
SummaryIn this episode of Guardians of the Directory, host Craig Birch interviews Kevin Kampman, a veteran in directory services, discussing the evolution of Active Directory, its challenges, and the…
S1E6 Zero Trust Unveiled: A Cybersecurity Essential
Summary In this episode of Guardians of the Directory, Craig Birch and Jerry Chapman delve into the concept of Zero Trust in cybersecurity. They discuss its principles, models, and the importance of…
S1 Recovery Dilemma: Restoring Without Risking Reinfection
Chad Nichols discusses the complex challenge of restoring Active Directory after a ransomware attack without risking reinfection. He sheds light on the pitfalls of traditional backup methods, which…
S1E5 From Red Team to Teacher: Transforming Cybersecurity Knowledge into Community Power
Summary In this episode of Guardians of the Directory, host Craig Birch engages with John Harper, founder of Hackers Teaching Hackers, to discuss the evolution of cybersecurity education, the…
S1E4 Active Directory's Dark Side: Underbelly Threats and Shadowy Permissions
In this episode of Guardians of the Directory, Craig Birch and Derek Melber delve into the complexities of Active Directory security, focusing on the stealthy threats posed by shadow permissions, DC…
S1E3 Hacked Hallways: Cyber Threats in K-12 Education
Summary This conversation delves into the critical issue of cybersecurity in K-12 education, highlighting the vulnerabilities schools face due to budget constraints, lack of training, and the unique…
Active Directory Recovery Post Ransomware
In this episode of Guardians of the Directory, Craig Birch and Chad Nichols discuss the critical steps needed to recover from a ransomware attack that targets Active Directory. They explore the…
Trailer: Guardians of the Directory: Defending the Backbone of Enterprise Security
In this inaugural episode of Guardians of the Directory, join Craig Birch, Principal Security Engineer and Technical Evangelist at Cayosoft, as he introduces himself and the mission of this podcast…
Beyond Defense: Why Traditional Defenses against Ransomware Fail
Summary In this episode of Guardians of the Directory, Craig Birch and Mike Brennan discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on identity security and the challenges…
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