SymCrypt is a core cryptographic function library developed by Microsoft. It began in late 2006, initially focusing on symmetric cryptographic operations. Since Windows 8, it has served as the primary crypto library for symmetric algorithms, and from Windows 10 version 1703, it became the main crypto library for all algorithms within Windows. Its key objectives Read More …
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SSH – Secure Shell
SSH, or Secure Shell, is a network protocol that allows users to securely access and manage devices over a network. It is widely used for remote administration of servers and network devices. SSH provides a secure channel over an unsecured network by using encryption, which protects the data being transmitted from eavesdropping and tampering. Key Read More …
Hunting for Missing AES in Active Directory
In the world of Active Directory security, 2026 is the year the “Compatibility Tax” finally comes due. For decades, Kerberos has quietly allowed a fallback to RC4 encryption. It was convenient, it was compatible, and, by modern standards, it is a massive security hole. With CVE-2026-20833, Microsoft has officially pulled the plug. We are currently in Read More …
What are the advantages of FASP
The speed increases are achieved by sending larger packets than TCP, not waiting for confirmation that a packet has been received before sending the next one, and only re-sending packets that are confirmed as having been dropped. FASP (Fast and Secure Protocol), used in IBM Aspera, offers significant advantages for cloud data transfer, enabling faster, Read More …