Government Responds to Emerging Cyber Threats
In response to recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Pakistan's Cabinet Division has released a cybersecurity advisory aimed at strengthening defenses against rising cyber threats.
In response to recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Pakistan's Cabinet Division has released a cybersecurity advisory aimed at strengthening defenses against rising cyber threats. The advisory focuses on protecting Active Directory (AD) systems, which are vital to IT networks yet often vulnerable due to complex configurations. CISA's new security guide offers critical measures to identify and counter AD threats, including techniques like Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting, and Password Spraying, frequently used by attackers to breach enterprise systems.
Key Protective Measures:
- Enterprise Access Model: CISA advises adopting Microsoft’s model to control access within AD systems.
- Service Principal Name (SPN) Management: Limiting SPNs can reduce entry points for attackers.
- Kerberos Pre-authentication: Enforcing this protocol strengthens authentication security.
- Group-Managed Service Accounts: These accounts improve credential management and mitigate risks.
The advisory stresses the importance of regular AD configuration reviews to ensure adherence to security protocols. By applying CISA’s guidelines and performing periodic assessments, organizations can better protect AD systems, keeping critical data secure and minimizing unauthorized access risks.
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