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This is going to be a good one! 🔥 When attackers get into Active Directory, their goal isn’t just getting in — it’s sticking the landing. Join Randy Franklin Smith, CISA, SSCP, Security MVP & Founder at Ultimate IT Security, and Craig Birch, Principal Technologist at Cayosoft, for a live webinar that dives deep into the persistence techniques attackers use to maintain privileged access — long after the initial breach. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴- 𝟯 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗱𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗖𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼w 📅 November 6 at 12:00 PM ET Live Q&A + Recording Available What you’ll learn: 🔸How attackers abuse AdminSdHolder, SIDHistory injection, and DCShadow 🔸Real-world examples, detection strategies, and practical defenses you can use right away 👉 Register to attend live, or to get the recording: https://okt.to/1uJyzM

Lateral movement and privilege escalation don’t always begin with obvious misconfigurations. Sometimes, the most dangerous attack paths are buried deep in obscure Active Directory attributes — quietly creating opportunities for attackers to move undetected. If your team isn’t actively looking for these misconfigurations, attackers probably are. Here are five settings worth checking today: 🔓 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Stores passwords in clear text — a gift to attackers. 🔓 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 = 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 Allows blank passwords. Yes, really. 🔓 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 Deprecated and weak — easily cracked. 🔓 𝗗𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Enables AS-REP Roasting attacks. 🔓𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗗 ≠ 𝟱𝟭𝟯 A stealthy trick attackers use to create hidden backdoors. These aren’t just technical oversights — they’re gaps attackers know how to find. Make sure your team does too. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #ActiveDirectory #CyberSecurity

It’s been a whirlwind week at Cayosoft! 💥 We’re still riding the wave of excitement from the incredible launch of Guardian Protector™. The outpouring of support from the IT community has been nothing short of amazing. To wrap up the week, we’re sharing a few moments from our launch party in Columbus, where team members gathered both in person and virtually from around the world to celebrate this milestone. 🎉 Guardian Protector™ is more than just a free community solution — it’s a reflection of our commitment to helping IT teams stay ahead of identity-based threats in hybrid Microsoft environments. Thank you to everyone who helped make this launch a success. We’re energized, inspired, and already working on what’s next. 🚀

We just launched Cayosoft Guardian Protector™—the first free, always-on solution for real-time threat detection across hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365, and now we want to show you what it can do! Join us next week for a live Community Hour and Q&A. 📅 Wednesday, October 22 | 11 AM ET ✅ What you’ll learn: 🔸The top risks Guardian Protector™ exposes instantly 🔸Why traditional logs and snapshots can miss critical identity changes 🔸How real-time alerts and live change history speed investigation and response 🔸A full demo of Guardian Protector™ in action 🔸How to download and deploy it free Walk away with the ability to see identity threats the moment they happen — without cost or complexity. 👉 Register now and see it live: https://okt.to/kjbNIF

📣We're so excited to introduce Cayosoft Guardian Protector™! The first free, always-on solution for real-time threat detection, proactive alerts and change monitoring across hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365. Built to support the IT and security community, Guardian Protector™ delivers continuous, real-time visibility and control across Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune and Exchange Online. "For the first time, every organization — no matter the size — can get free, real-time protection against identity threats. No licenses. No quotas. Just continuous defense and real-time alerts.” — Robert Bobel, Founder & CEO at Cayosoft 👏Thank you to our incredible team who made this possible. We're thrilled to be able to offer this to the global Microsoft community. 📎Check out our press release for all the exciting details— including our new community resources that combine real-time protection with shared intelligence to help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats: https://lnkd.in/efas3TJA 📌 Learn more about Guardian Protector™ and download it free here 👉https://lnkd.in/eM7hqJkH #IdentitySecurity #Microsoft365 #GuardianProtector

Together, we walked. 💜 Yesterday, members of the Cayosoft team participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This cause is deeply personal. Many of us have been affected—whether caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or grieving the loss of a loved one. We walked together in hope, in remembrance, and in solidarity with families everywhere facing this disease. Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, and supported this important cause. #TeamCayosoft #Walk2EndAlz #ENDALZ

Our Executive Leadership Team came together in Key West, Florida this week—a place that holds special meaning in Cayosoft’s story. 🌴 It’s where early inspiration struck for our CEO and Founder, Robert Bobel, whose love for the laid-back vibe of the Keys helped shape the spirit of our company and even its name. “Cayo” means “Key” in Spanish. With “High Tides and High Fives” as the theme of the week, the team was reminded that when we lift each other up, we rise together. 🌊 From strategy sessions to bike rides, the onsite blended purpose with perspective, showing that clarity often comes when the pace slows and connection deepens. We’re grateful for this team steering the ship and for their ability to enjoy the journey along the way. Here’s a snapshot of shared moments, local roosters🐓, and well-earned sunsets— a reminder of how great teams lead with both purpose and joy. #TeamCayosoft #Leadership

What if your biggest security risk was hiding in plain sight? 90% of enterprises have critical Active Directory misconfigurations that expose them to privilege escalation and ransomware. Many of these risks stem from legacy delegations, standing admin rights, and toxic permission chains—often created years ago and rarely revisited. In our latest carousel, we break down: 🔸How configurations quietly increase risk over time 🔸Why attackers target them over zero-days 🔸What secure, modern AD delegation should look like Misconfigurations aren’t just technical oversights—they’re long-term vulnerabilities. Whether you're managing hybrid identity or modernizing legacy AD, understanding how access is structured and maintained is foundational to reducing risk. #ActiveDirectory #CyberSecurity

We're excited to sponsor HIMSS Integrate 2025, alongside our partners at CloudSource. As healthcare IT leaders come together to explore advancements in clinical systems, telehealth, and connected technologies, we’re highlighting a key foundation that supports it all: identity infrastructure. Every digital tool and connected care solution depends on an identity layer that's secure, compliant and resilient. We’re looking forward to meaningful discussions and informative sessions from visionaries who are shaping the future of care in AI, cybersecurity, interoperability and innovation. 📍 Attending HIMSS South Florida Chapter Integrate 2025? 🗓️ Book a meeting with our team to learn how Cayosoft is helping healthcare organizations build resilient identity infrastructures that are secure, automated, and recoverable: https://lnkd.in/dnJfbb_C

5 stars 🙌 This type of feedback means everything. Thank you to our customer for this stellar review and for trusting Cayosoft to help simplify and secure your hybrid Microsoft environment. We’re proud to be part of your success! Check out the full Gartner Peer Insights™ review to learn more about their experience with Cayosoft Guardian: https://okt.to/MDdUcE