Managing Security in Active Directory vs Azure Active Directory with Doug Davis
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
Release Date: 09/16/2021
Protecting Your Organization from Third-Party Security Risks with Heinrich Smit
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
In this session, Sean Deuby discusses third-party security risks with Heinrich Smit, Semperis Deputy CISO, whose extensive experience includes developing and implementing end-to-end security solutions for large financial organizations. Smit offers a global perspective on supply-chain dynamics and practical tips for protecting your organization from potential risks associated with third-party vendors.
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Preventing Holiday Cyberattacks with Elad Shamir
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
Is your organization ready to defend against a cyberattack that hits over the holidays? Threat actors love to pounce during the holiday season because organizations often aren't adequately prepared to defend against cyberattacks, with IT staff operating on reduced schedules and less experienced team members stepping in. In this session, Sean Deuby talks with Elad Shamir (Semperis Director of Breach Preparedness & Response) about how organizations can close common attack entry points this holiday season.
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Protecting Privileged Identities and DevOps Pipelines in Microsoft Azure with Thomas Naunheim
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In a cloud environment, securing privileged identities and DevOps pipelines with privileged access requires special attention. In this session, Sean Deuby and Gil Kirkpatrick (Semperis Chief Architect) discuss Microsoft's current guidance for securing privileged access in Microsoft Azure with Thomas Naunheim (Cloud Architect at glueckkanja-gab AG).
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Common Misconceptions About Azure AD Backup and Recovery with Doug Davis
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
In this HIP Podcast session, Sean and AD expert Doug Davis discuss some common misconceptions about Azure AD backup and recovery. Spoiler alert: the Azure AD Recycle Bin won't save you if your Azure AD resources get wiped out.
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The Active Directory Connection in Exchange Attacks, Wiper Attacks, and the Kaseya Attacks
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
In this excerpt from a web seminar, Sean and Michele Crockett (Semperis Senior Director of Product Marketing) dive into the tight link between Exchange Server and Active Directory (and how to guard against attacks like the Hafnium breach), the resurgence of wiper attacks like MeteorExpress that cripple business operations, and the Kaseya attacks that exploited automatic product updates.
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The COBOL Challenge: Who Will Maintain Legacy Systems? With Orin Thomas
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In this session, Sean Deuby talks with Orin Thomas, Microsoft Principal Cloud Advocate, about this phenomenon (which he calls the "COBOL challenge"), how IT pros can beef up their Active Directory skills, and a preview of the forthcoming Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
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Defending Against PrintNightmare and PetitPotam Vulnerabilities
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
In this session excerpted from a web seminar, Sean Deuby (Semperis Director of Services) and Michele Crockett (Semperis Senior Director of Product Marketing) discuss two important Microsoft security flaws: the Windows Print Spooler vulnerability called PrintNightmare and the PetitPotam flaw. Sean gives some background on how cybercriminals exploit these flaws, how they came to light, and what you can do to guard against them.
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Managing Security in Active Directory vs Azure Active Directory with Doug Davis
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
Recent cyberattacks (including the SolarWinds breach) have involved gaining entry into on-premises Active Directory and then moving to Azure Active Directory (or vice versa) to infiltrate the environment. Sean chats with Doug Davis (Semperis Senior Product Manager) about the differences in managing security in a hybrid identity environment. Doug shares his top 5 tips for closing common attack paths that move between on-premises AD and Azure Active Directory.
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Breaking Down Microsoft Security Offerings with Alexander Benoit
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
Sean talks with Alexander Benoit, CEO of dinext pi-sec, about how Microsoft security offerings have changed with the company's adoption of the extended detection and response (XDR) approach. Benoit, who has a deep understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, breaks down the Microsoft 365 Defender suite and gives his perspective on Microsoft positioning itself as a security company.
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Emerging Trends in Securing Digital Identities with Julie Smith of IDSA
Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast
How have identity security practices changed in the last year? Sean chats with Julie Smith, executive director of the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), about the organization's newly released "2021 Trends in Securing Digital Identities" report. In addition to tracking the increase in managing remote workers and assets during the pandemic, the report captures the rising concern among IT and security teams about whether current security strategies are equipped to meet the moment.
info_outlineRecent cyberattacks (including the SolarWinds breach) have involved gaining entry into on-premises Active Directory and then moving to Azure Active Directory (or vice versa) to infiltrate the environment. Sean chats with Doug Davis (Semperis Senior Product Manager) about the differences in managing security in a hybrid identity environment. Doug shares his top 5 tips for closing common attack paths that move between on-premises AD and Azure Active Directory.