TL;DR Kerberos is a robust network authentication protocol that uses secret-key cryptography to verify users and services in a secure manner. Major components include: Key Distribution Center (KDC) consisting of Authentication Service (AS) and Ticket Granting Service (TGS) Service Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT). The authentication flow involves the client obtaining a TGT from the Authentication
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a leading force in technological innovation within the Middle East. With its ambitious vision for a hyper-connected future—marked by thriving smart cities and a burgeoning digital economy—the nation places paramount importance on cybersecurity. As the UAE’s digital landscape expands, so does its exposure to cyber threats. The
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TL;DR Active Directory (AD) is an identity management solution that stores information about an organization’s resources (hardware, software, user info) and manages authentication and authorization in a Windows domain network. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) supports cloud-hosted infrastructures, and Azure AD Connect bridges on-premises AD with cloud resources. Active Directory works by storing information in
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Dubai, known for its opulence and rapid development, has allegedly become the latest victim of a ransomware attack orchestrated by the cybercriminal group known as the Daixin Team. This incident, reported through a dark blog post by the group, has raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive data in one of the wealthiest cities
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