
Michael Buckbee
Michael has worked as a sysadmin and software developer for Silicon Valley startups, the US Navy, and everything in between.
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Active Directory
Mar 29, 2020
How to Run an Active Directory Audit Using Varonis
AD is a primary target for attackers. Read on to learn how to use Varonis to discover vulnerabilities and remediate risk in an Active Directory audit.
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
What is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
An advanced persistent threat is a long term operation designed to steal as much valuable data as possible. Learn how to protect your organization and more
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
NYS SHIELD Act: Updates to PII, Data Security, and Breach Notification
After the devastating Equifax incident, the New York State legislature introduced the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security or SHIELD Act in order to update the existing breach rules....
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
10 Secure File Sharing Options, Tips and Solutions
When moving digital data across networks, there is a number of different tools and solutions that will fit various business needs at the enterprise level.
Michael Buckbee
8 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Zero-Day Vulnerability Explained
Find out how zero-day vulnerabilities become zero-day exploits and zero-day attacks, and how to defend your network from zero-day attacks and exploits.
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Exchange Vulnerability: How to Detect Domain Admin Privilege Escalation
Researchers recently uncovered a vulnerability in Exchange that allows any domain user to obtain Domain admin privileges that allow them to compromise AD and connected hosts. Here’s how the attack...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
What the H**L Does Reasonable Data Security Really Mean?
For anyone who’s spent time looking at data security laws and regulations, you can’t help but come across the words “reasonable security”, or its close cousin “appropriate security”. You can...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
Post-Davos Thoughts on the EU NIS Directive
I’ve been meaning to read the 80-page report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the global risks humankind now faces. They’re the same folks who bring you the once...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Active Directory
Mar 29, 2020
Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) Could Not Be Contacted [SOLVED]
Sometimes clients report an error “An Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) for the domain could not be contacted.” Read on to learn how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Maximize your ROI: Maintaining a Least Privilege Model
TL;DR: Managing permissions can be expensive. For a 1,000 employee company, the overhead of permissions request tickets can cost up to $180K/year. Automating access control with DataPrivilege can save $105K/year...
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Security Bulletins
Mar 29, 2020
Varonis Version 7 Highlights
Varonis Version 7 is now generally available – check out our latest 7.4 release and see some of the highlights of what’s new. 25 new widgets to manage and protect...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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PowerShell
Mar 29, 2020
How To Use PowerShell for Privilege Escalation with Local Computer Accounts
Privilege escalation is when an attacker is able to exploit the current rights of an account to gain additional, unexpected access. While this can be caused by zero-day vulnerabilities, state-level...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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