Title
Active Directory - Authentication
Master Active Directory Authentication & Secure Your Windows Infrastructure
What you will learn
Dive deep into NTLM & Kerberos authentication – Gain a thorough understanding of how Windows authentication works and its security implications.
Analyze security weaknesses in authentication protocols – Learn how attackers exploit NTLM & Kerberos and how to secure them.
Understand Kerberoasting attacks – See how attackers abuse service tickets and implement defenses to mitigate the risk.
Explore the risks of Kerberos delegation – Learn how different delegation types work and when they pose security threats.
Master Kerberos Authentication Policies – Discover how to properly configure policies to enhance authentication security.
Implement security best practices – Apply industry-recommended configurations to harden authentication and reduce attack surfaces.
Why take this course?
🌟 Master Active Directory Authentication & Secure Your Windows Infrastructure 🌟 peculiarly tailored for IT professionals⃣, this in-depth course offers a comprehensive deep dive into Active Directory authentication mechanisms. With a focus on NTLM and Kerberos, you'll uncover their inner workings, 🔍 understand their potential vulnerabilities, and grasp the measures to secure them against modern threats.
What You'll Learn:
- NTLM Authentication: Dive into how NTLM challenge-response functions and why it's crucial to upgrade from NTLMv1 to NTLMv2. 🛠️
- Kerberos Authentication: Explore the intricacies of Kerberos ticketing, encryption protocols, and the common attack techniques that threaten AD environments. 🔑
- Securing Authentication: Implement proven best practices like enforcing AES encryption for account lockout scenarios, configuring Protected Users group settings, and restricting unnecessary delegation abilities. 🛡️
- Common Attacks & Defenses: Unearth the mechanics of Kerberoasting and learn how to effectively fortify your AD infrastructure against such threats. 🚫
- Real-World Security Best Practices: Delve into advanced authentication policies and hardening techniques to bolster your cybersecurity posture. 💪
By the course's conclusion, you’ll have a solid grasp on the inner workings of Windows authentication, be able to pinpoint and address security gaps, and confidently apply these proven best practices to protect your Active Directory environment from sophisticated attacks.
This course is brimming with real-world insights from security audits that are directly applicable to IT admins, security professionals, and Windows engineers, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to tackle today's cybersecurity challenges head-on. 🛑
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Join us on this journey to become an Active Directory authentication expert, where every lesson is a step closer to bulletproofing your Windows OS environment. Enroll now and take command of your cybersecurity destiny! 🕵️♂️✨