Domain Trusts: An Exploitation Playbook Understanding domain trusts in Windows Active Directory (AD) is essential for modern cybersecurity professionals. These trust relationships are the backbone

Every modern device—whether it’s a Wi-Fi router, smart TV, medical equipment, or industrial controller—relies on firmware. Firmware is the invisible layer of code that powers

Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) is a fundamental server role in Microsoft’s public key infrastructure (PKI). It provides the framework for creating, distributing, and

Organizations operate in an ever-evolving digital environment that poses security threats. Although much attention has been focused on various components of Active Directory (AD), one

Maintaining proactive defences against emerging cyber threats is more critical than ever in today’s evolving landscape. One area gaining increasing attention is privilege escalation—the process

An alarming new vulnerability has shaken the cybersecurity community. An intriguing flaw in Microsoft Outlook’s handling of specific hyperlink formats has been actively exploited in

In Active Directory (AD) security, one area that has been gaining attention is the exploitation of misconfigured Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and, in particular,

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been constantly evolving, with new vulnerabilities and exploits emerging on a regular basis. One such vulnerability that made

In red teaming, understanding the potential for lateral movement within a network is crucial. One method that attackers often use for this purpose is WebClient

Certificates are crucial in establishing trust and securing communication within the Active Directory environment. They are used for authentication, encryption, and digital signatures. Certificate Templates

Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are a powerful tool administrators use to manage and enforce security policies across a domain. However, in the wrong hands, GPOs

Access Control Lists (ACLs) are a crucial component of securing data and resources in an IT infrastructure. By assigning permissions to users and groups, ACLs