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Episode 142: How Active Directory Certificates Become Active Threats

Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) misconfigurations are an evolving threat in internal environments, often flying under the radar. In this episode, we break down how these certificates become attack vectors and what you can do to defend against them.

  • Why ADCS is frequently overlooked and how its complexity leads to vulnerabilities
  • Common misconfigurations in certificate templates, permissions, and server settings
  • Real-world attack scenarios including ESC1, ESC4, and ESC8 exploitation techniques
  • Free tools for identifying and fixing ADCS misconfigurations in your environment
  • Proven defensive strategies: hardening, regular auditing, and detecting suspicious certificate activity

Stay ahead of potential attackers by understanding and securing your organization’s certificate infrastructure.

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