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Protecting Active Directory Against Pass-the-Hash Attacks
What if someone could access your company’s most critical systems simply by possessing a piece of coded text? What if they could silently spread through your network, taking on the identities of employees and administrators, all without ever knowing actual passwords? Pass-the-Hash attacks make this nightmare scenario a reality. Hackers

Cayosoft-Enhanced Defense: Securing Active Directory in 2024
Active Directory (AD) remains a backbone of IT systems for many organizations, managing access and permissions for users and devices. But its frequent use made it a top target for cyberattacks. Attackers are getting smarter, finding ways to misuse AD’s features to gain control, spread through networks, and steal valuable

Surviving LockBit: How to Protect Your Organization
LockBit ransomware attacks are on the rise and pose a major threat to organizations of all sizes. In 2022 alone, LockBit is estimated to have been responsible for 44% of all known incidents. This ransomware’s primary goal is to quickly gain full control of an environment to demand money from

Active Directory Best Practices for Management in 2024
In 2024, effective Active Directory (AD) management is more critical than ever. With escalating cyber threats and complex network environments, businesses must prioritize keeping their AD secure and streamlined. The shift towards automation and security-focused strategies aligned with Active Directory best practices is essential. Here’s the alarming fact: 82% of

Cayosoft Achieves Record Sales, Company Growth as Enterprises Embrace Instant Active Directory Recovery
Hybrid Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery provider experienced significant growth in 2023, bolstered C-Suite and Board appointments to support 2024 growth trajectory COLUMBUS, OH – April 17, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today announced it has achieved significant milestones in

Top 4 Security Measures Against Silver Ticket Attacks
Silver Ticket Attacks | Protecting Your Active Directory From Cyber Threats Silver ticket attacks are a type of cyberattack that exploits weaknesses in the Kerberos authentication protocol, which is used for secure logins within Active Directory (AD). By stealing a service account’s login information, attackers can create fake access passes

ITDR: The Key to Protecting Your Identity Infrastructure
Understanding Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Cyberattacks are a constant threat, and the stakes are high. Identity systems, particularly Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD, are prime targets for attackers seeking to disrupt operations or steal sensitive data. That’s why identity threat detection and response (ITDR) solutions, which

Securing SYSVOL: Threats, Protection, and Recovery
What is SYSVOL and Why is it Important? For many IT professionals, the system volume (SYSVOL) might seem like just another shared folder. However, if not properly protected, it represents a critical security vulnerability within every Active Directory domain controller. SYSVOL stores the essential files and scripts that govern user

Active Directory Software: Top 7 Enterprise Requirements
Understanding the Complexities of Enterprise IT Security The Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals a concerning trend: 93% of Microsoft’s ransomware incident response engagements uncovered insufficient controls on privilege access and lateral movement. This illustrates that companies need to strengthen their user management and security in 2024. The growing trend underlines

Cayosoft Secures $22.5 Million to Make Instant Active Directory Recovery an Industry Standard
Active Directory management provider seeks to disrupt market with groundbreaking AD forest recovery technology with investment from Centana Growth Partners COLUMBUS, OH – March 7, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today announced that it has received a $22.5 million minority investment

Active Directory Authentication Explained
Getting Smart with Active Directory Authentication Let’s talk about Active Directory authentication, a key player in your IT environment’s security. In simple terms, it’s like the main gatekeeper of your organization’s IT environment, deciding who gets in and what they can do. This isn’t just about keeping bad guys out,

Active Directory Cleanup: Top 8 Best Practices
Top Best Practices for Optimal Performance | Active Directory Cleanup Active Directory plays a key role in IT infrastructure, managing user identities and protecting network resources. However, it can often collect excess data, creating what we can call digital clutter. An organized approach to cleaning up Active Directory is crucial

Don’t Be Another Bad Cyberattack Sequel | Clorox Breach In Review
Clorox Breach: A Familiar Cyberattack Story When it comes to cyberattacks, how many success stories have we heard in recent years? Do you remember a single, positive story, like “yeah, they tried to attack us, but we stopped them” or “yeah, they got in, but we were only impacted for

Are You Taking Active Directory Forest Recovery Serious Enough? Recent Survey Says No
Peer Survey Highlights: Active Directory Forest Recovery Needs Attention Cayosoft recently sponsored a survey on Active Directory (AD) forest recovery, in partnership with Petri.com, the IT Knowledgedatabase. Over 1,000 IT professional were surveyed and uncovered some interesting findings. Below are a few highlights. To learn more, check out the full

New Survey Report: Majority of Businesses Unprepared for Active Directory Forest Recovery
Forest-wide Active Directory outages increased 172% since 2021; nearly half of organizations say recovery takes a day or longer, risking loss of $100k+ per day in labor costs alone COLUMBUS, OH – February 15, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today released