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What is an Active Directory Forest?

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

An Active Directory forest is the top most logical container in an Active Directory configuration that contains domains, users, computers, and group policies.

Wyden's Consumer Data Protection Act: How to Be Compliant

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Will 2019 be the year the US gets its own GDPR-like privacy law? Since my last post in this series, privacy legislation is becoming more certain to pass. Leaders from...

Understanding Security Analytics Platforms

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

I’ve already written about the fundamentals of security analytics. To review: it’s the process of aggregating, correlating, and applying other more advanced techniques to raw event data in order to...

Windows Defender Turned Off by Group Policy [Solved]

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Windows Defender is a common AV solution, and attackers know how to work-around it. Learn how to turn Defender back on with this easy tutorial.

PowerShell for Pentesters: Scripts, Examples and Tips

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

This PowerShell for Pentesters' guide covers running commands, coding, tutorials and examples as well as the benefits of pentesting with PowerShell.

Add Varonis to IAM for Better Access Governance

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Managing permissions is a colossal job fraught with peril, and over-permissive folders are the bane of InfoSec and a hacker’s delight. Many organizations employ IAM (Identity Access Management) to help...

What is CASB? All About Cloud Access Security Brokers

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) are a great cybersecurity tool. Read on to learn about CASBs work, the solutions they offer and how to choose one.

Cerber Ransomware: What You Need to Know

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Cerber ransomware is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) application that attacks your files by encrypting your important documents and database files. Learn how to protect your files from and keep your data safe.

Capital One's Cloud Breach & Why Data-Centric Security Matters

Rachel Hunt

Rachel Hunt

Capital One’s breach of more than 100 million customer records is making headlines around the world. The sheer number of stolen records, including social security numbers, credit card applications, and...

What is UEBA? Complete Guide to User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

UEBA extends User Behavior Analytics to cover entities. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use UEBA, and how it can improve your cybersecurity

Sysmon Threat Analysis Guide

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

In my various pentesting experiments, I’ll pretend to be a blue team defender and try to work out the attack. If you have good security eyes, you can search for...

What is SIEM? A Beginner’s Guide

Michael Buckbee

Michael Buckbee

Learn about Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), what it is, how it works, and how SIEM solutions can help your business.

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