(Replay) How To Harden Active Directory To Prevent Cyber Attacks - Webinar
(REPLAY) This is a recording of a webinar aimed at IT professionals, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals eager to bolster their defenses against cyber threats. In this session, "How to Harden Active Directory to Prevent Cyber Attacks," our expert speakers will discuss comprehensive strategies and best practices for securing your Active Directory environment. Download the slides here.Key Takeaways:- Understanding AD Vulnerabilities: Learn about the most common security weaknesses in Active Directory (AD) and how attackers exploit these gaps.- Best Practices in Configuration: Discover how to properly configure Active Directory settings for maximum security to deter potential breaches.- Advanced Security Measures: Explore advanced techniques and tools for monitoring, detecting, and responding to suspicious activities within your network.- Case Studies: Hear real-world examples of Active Directory attacks and what lessons can be learned from them.- Interactive Q&A: Have your specific questions answered during our live Q&A session with the experts.Whether you want to enhance your security posture or start from scratch, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect your systems more effectively.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/mylinks Work with Us: https://securit360.com
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Episode 135: We Couldn’t Get In...And That’s a Good Thing, Or Is It?
In this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective, we dive into why a “we couldn’t get in” result on a pentest isn’t always the victory it seems—and why it can be a great sign if interpreted correctly. We break down the real defensive controls that prevented compromise, explore what might still be hiding under the surface, and share why even a clean report shouldn’t mean letting your guard down.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/mylinks Work with Us: https://securit360.com
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Episode 134: Preventing Data Breaches: Strategies to Mitigate Initial Compromise
In this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective, we tackle the crucial first step in cybersecurity: preventing initial compromise. We'll dissect common attack vectors like phishing and exploitation and explore layered defenses ranging from MFA and patch management to DMZs and WAFs. Get actionable guidance to integrate these controls into your security program and safeguard your organization against the risk of that initial foothold.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/mylinks Work with Us: https://securit360.com
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Episode 133: How Cyber Attackers Steal Credentials & Hijack Sessions
In this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective, we break down how attackers steal credentials and hijack sessions to gain unauthorized access to systems and data. From phishing to cookie stealing to session token theft, we’ll explore the most common techniques and how to defend against them. Whether you're an IT admin or security pro, you’ll walk away with practical tips to help protect your users and your organization.Recommended Conditional Access Policies to protect against account compromise: https://x.com/techspence/status/1919815226158932119Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/mylinks Work with Us: https://securit360.com
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Episode 132: Reviewing the Mandiant M-Trends 2025 Report
In this episode Spencer and Brad review the M-Trends 2025 Report. M-Trends 2025 is Mandiant's annual report that shares frontline learnings from its global incident-response engagements—over 450 000 hours of investigations in 2024—providing sanitized, data-driven analysis of evolving attacker tactics, dwell times, industry and regional trends, and practical recommendations to help organizations improve their defenses.M-Trends 2025: Data, Insights, and Recommendations From the Frontlines | Google Cloud BlogBlog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/mylinks Work with Us: https://securit360.com
Step into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity with the offensive security group from SecurIT360. We’re bringing you fresh content from our journeys into penetration testing, threat research and various other interesting topics.brad@securit360.com
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