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Spotlight on Technology: Mastering Attack Surface Management with Censys

In our latest episode, join me, James Rees, for a chat with Nick Palmer from Censys about the critical importance of attack surface management. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Nick explains how today's threat landscape has evolved dramatically, with attackers now discovering vulnerabilities within hours rather than weeks. We explore the challenges of maintaining visibility across expanding digital footprints, particularly with cloud adoption creating new blind spots for security teams.

AS-REP Roasting Attack Explained | Real-Life Active Directory Exploit Demo

What is AS-REP Roasting? AS-REP Roasting is an attack that exploits misconfigured Active Directory accounts with disabled Kerberos pre-authentication. Attackers can retrieve password hashes and crack them with minimal effort, leading to unauthorized access. Watch This Real-World Attack Demo Jon Obst, Director of Research at Netwrix, demonstrates: How to Prevent AS-REP Roasting Protect your organization with proactive security controls.

UNC Path Hardening Quick Knowledge Guide

UNC paths allow Windows systems to access shared network resources, but they can also be a target for cyberattacks if not properly secured. In this video, we break down the Hardened UNC Path policy—a crucial security feature that enforces mutual authentication and integrity checks on critical shares like NETLOGON and SYSVOL. You'll learn: How the Hardened UNC Path policy works Step-by-step setup using Group Policy and registry keys How SMB encryption can add extra security (and its compatibility risks)

10 Insider Threat Indicators & How to Prevent Them

Insider threats are rising, and most organizations aren’t ready to stop them. 76% of companies have seen an increase in insider threats over the past five years, but fewer than 30% feel equipped to handle them. These threats don’t trigger alarms like external attacks—they unfold quietly, often going undetected until it’s too late.

When Security Fails: Be READY | Former Federal CIO Warning

"Something's going to happen." Maria Roat, former Deputy Federal CIO, delivers a wake-up call about the inevitable nature of security incidents. In this crucial clip from Data Security Decoded, Maria reveals why response preparation is everything and how to minimize damage when (not if) breaches occur. Don't wait until "all your data went out the door" - learn proactive strategies from a federal tech leader who's seen it all!