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Understanding NTLMv1, NTLMv2 and NTLMv2 Session Security Settings

NTLM has three versions - NTLMv1, NTLMv2 and NTLMv2 Session Security. NTLMv2 is supposed to offer better security than its previous version, and to some extent it does provides better defense against relay and brute force attacks, but does not completely block them. NTLMv2 Session Security is a session security protocol that can be used in conjunction with NTLMv1 or NTLMv2 to provide additional security.

How employee training helps reduce cyber attack risk

In today's digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for IT professionals-it's essential for everyone in an organisation, from top executives to entry-level employees. The main reason for this is that humans are often the weakest link in security, but they can also become the strongest defence if properly trained. That's why businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity education for all staff members.

How the Digital Personal Data Protection Act transforms your business

India tops the world’s population with 1.4 billion people. Sixty percent of that population fall under the working age group, which is expected to increase over the next decade. The world’s eyes are on India, as the country sees a fair amount of digitization among all tiers of its cities.

Strengthening Email Security: DOJ Disrupts Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign

The need for an iron-clad email security solution is once again making headlines. On October 3,the US Department of Justice (DoJ) reported that, working with Trustwave partner Microsoft, it had disrupted a Russian government-based scheme to steal Americans’ sensitive information, using seemingly legitimate email accounts to trick victims into revealing account credentials.

Unlocking SOC as a Service with Elastic Security for public sector

In today’s increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) have become the nerve center for protecting critical national and local government assets. Building and maintaining an in-house SOC is often beyond the reach of many government agencies due to budget constraints, the need for skilled personnel, and the rapid growth of cyber threats.

How to Create New Active Directory Users with PowerShell

Tools like ADUC and ADAC enable Sysadmins to create a new user in an Active Directory quite easily, but they has certain limitations when it comes to bulk user creation. PowerShell is a powerful and flexible tool for creating Active Directory accounts, and much more at scale. This blog reviews the process to create a new Active Directory user with PowerShell cmdlet New-ADUser. We’ll cover the top use cases for this cmdlet and provides its full syntax so you can explore it further.