Azure Threat Detection & Response: How to Detect & Respond. The cloud movement greatly changed the attack surface. Organizations find that detection and alerting are not that straightforward. In the past, perimeter security was simple. But with the cloud your security operations team needs visibility for identities, devices, networks, applications, data… the list goes on. […]
Office 365 Threat Intelligence: Detecting and Responding. In the fast paced landscape of today’s office environments, staying ahead of advanced threats is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. Dive into the Office 365 Threat Intelligence world, where we unravel the intricacies of detecting and responding to sophisticated cyber threats, empowering us to safeguard our digital […]
Real-time Monitoring with Azure AD Auditing: SIEM/ Analytics Tools. Enabling Entra ID (AzureAD) logging is crucial for securing your identities. Doing only that however wont improve your incident response. Companies should instead look to ingest these logs into their current security operations center (SOC) model. In most cases, this means feeding the logs into their […]
Secure Office 365 Email: Best Practices / Threat Prevention. Attacking through email communications remains one of the most common types of cyber attacks, therefore securing email communication is one of the most important tasks for IT administrators. This article focuses on best practices and threat prevention strategies for securing Microsoft 365 email communication. From spam […]
Azure Security Center Best Practices: How to Secure Azure. Securing our cloud workloads is paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats, and Azure Security Center stands as a stalwart guardian in this dynamic realm. This article explores the best practices that empower us to fortify our cloud infrastructure using Azure Security Center. From proactive […]
Golden Ticket Attacks: How to Detect. A Golden Ticket attack is a malicious cybersecurity attack where a threat actor tries to access user data stored in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to obtain nearly unrestricted access to an organization’s domain (files, devices, domain controllers, etc.). It circumvents standard authentication by using flaws in the Kerberos identity […]
Azure VM Security: Antivirus, Patching & Endpoint Protection. Azure virtual machines (VMs) are a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. They offer a scalable and reliable platform for hosting workloads. However, it is important to take steps to secure your Azure VMs from malware and other threats. This blog post discusses several key ways […]
Repadmin: Check Active Directory Replication / Health. In the dynamic realm of network administration, ensuring the seamless functioning of Active Directory (AD) is paramount for the stability and reliability of an organization’s IT infrastructure. The heartbeat of user authentication and data management, AD relies on robust replication mechanisms across domain controllers. This article delves into […]
Group Policy Best Practices – GPO Security Settings. Embarking on effective network administration demands a keen grasp of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). This exploration zeroes in on GPO security settings, unraveling fundamental principles and strategies to fortify Active Directory environments. This article discusses more on multiple Group Policy best practices. Also Read How to Create and […]
Active Directory Disaster Recovery (Best Practices). Active Directory (AD) plays a critical role in the infrastructure of many organizations, serving as the central repository for user accounts, permissions, and network configurations. However, unforeseen disasters such as fires, floods, malware attacks, or even misconfiguration disrupt the operation of AD, leading to data loss and downtime. To […]