Video summary: This video discusses high volume logon attacks (HVA) against Microsoft Exchange servers and Messageware Exchange Protocol Guard’s role in countering these attacks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9blVda_IJIM Cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and relentless, especially for critical infrastructure like email servers. One such threat to be aware of is the high-volume logon attack (HVA), which targets [...]
Gaps in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) In this article, we will explore some of the drawbacks of MFA/2FA as a user security tool. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), has become an essential tool for protecting user accounts. It has become so ubiquitous, Microsoft has recently started enforcing it on all tenants by [...]
What are Windows cached credentials? The purpose of Windows cached credentials is to enable users to log into their accounts and access network resources even when the authentication server is unavailable, such as during offline use, while also improving login performance by reducing the need for frequent server authentications. Cached credentials are stored locally on [...]
Article Summary: This article examines the common Exchange Server attacks that result in Active Directory lockouts and effective techniques to prevent Active Directory user accounts lockouts. By deploying intelligent threat detection, enforcing strong password policies, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring signs of compromise, companies can thwart attackers’ efforts to access mailboxes and maintain business continuity. [...]
This article will explain the most common causes of Active Directory Lockouts, and how to mitigate them. For information on managing your Active Directory account policies and changing settings, refer to our blog: How to Change Active Directory (AD) Lockout Policy. RELATED: Secure Exchange Server from Attacks, Probing, Password Guessing and Active Directory Lockouts. Learn [...]
