Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a critical component of Windows Server that provides a variety of directory services essential for managing and securing a network. It offers a centralized location for network administration, enabling organizations to store information about members of the domain, including users, groups, computers, and other resources. Key Features One Read More …
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Beginner’s Guide to the Active Directory Tier Model
The Lateral Movement Highway If you read one of the latest States of Cybercrime report by Microsoft, one finding stands out above the rest: the leading factor in ransomware incidents is “insufficient privilege access and lateral movement controls.” Just so we are all on page 12 with each other, I am saying that Lateral Movement Read More …
NSS – Network Switching Subsystem
The Network Switching Subsystem (NSS) is a critical component of mobile communication networks, particularly in systems like GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). It plays a vital role in managing and routing calls and data between mobile users and the broader telecommunications network. For someone new to technology, understanding the NSS involves grasping its functions, Read More …
RCE – Remote Code Execution
Ever wonder how cyber attacks like data breaches or widespread disruptions happen? Sometimes, it’s due to a serious weakness called Remote Code Execution, or RCE for short. Imagine you have a computer, and someone, without physically touching it, can open programs, delete files, or even install their own software. That’s essentially what RCE enables. It’s Read More …
CWPP – Cloud Workload Protection Platforms
Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) is a security solution focused on defending the workloads themselves. This means the compute entities like Virtual Machines (VMs), containers, and serverless functions—regardless of where they run (public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid environments). CWPP is the runtime security layer that applies controls inside the workload, protecting it from threats Read More …
RSS – Really Simple Syndication
In the vast world of technology, acronyms can often feel like a foreign language, especially for those who aren’t in the IT field. One acronym you might come across is RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication. Understanding what RSS is and how it works can help you stay updated with your favorite content online Read More …
The Necessary Security Model Refactor
The “Cloud First” reality necessitates shifting your mindset from the physical boundaries of ENIAD (Endpoint, Network, Identity, Applications, Data) to the logical boundaries defined by the Cloud Shared Responsibility Model. The things you protect are not just “Data,” but the entire environment that processes, stores, and governs that data. 1. Identity (The Gate) This remains the Read More …
CNAPP – Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
For those of us who have spent decades in IT, we’ve seen security evolve from a bolt-on solution to an integrated part of the development lifecycle. This shift is most pronounced in the world of cloud-native applications, where fragmented security tools simply can’t keep up. The complexity of containers, microservices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Read More …
IdP – Identity Provider
In the world of technology, acronyms are everywhere, and they can often feel overwhelming, especially for those who aren’t in the IT field. One such acronym you may come across is IdP, which stands for Identity Provider. Understanding what an IdP is and how it works can help demystify some of the technology you interact Read More …
CDR – Content Disarm and Reconstruction
Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) is a proactive security measure designed to mitigate file-based threats. Unlike traditional security tools that scan for known malware signatures, CDR operates on the assumption that any file could be malicious. Its purpose is to neutralize threats by deconstructing files and rebuilding them with only safe, verifiable components. The process Read More …