
Michael Buckbee
Michael has worked as a sysadmin and software developer for Silicon Valley startups, the US Navy, and everything in between.
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Active Directory Data Security
Feb 19, 2021
Group Policy Editor Guide: Access Options and How to Use
Group Policy Editor (gpedit) is an important part of the Active Directory system administrator’s toolkit. Read this blog for more details about gpedit.
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jan 29, 2021
Risk Management Framework (RMF): An Overview
The Risk Management Framework is a set of criteria for securing US Government IT Systems. In this guide, we’ll explain the RMF and how to implement it.
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Data Security
Jan 29, 2021
What is DNS, How it Works + Vulnerabilities
What is DNS? It’s the address book of the internet. Read on to understand DNS, learn how you are vulnerable to attack through DNS, and how to protect your networks from DNS attacks.
Michael Buckbee
9 min read
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Active Directory Data Security PowerShell
Jan 29, 2021
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Guide: Understanding WMI Attacks
WMI is a subsystem of PowerShell that can be used to monitor remote systems and users. In this guide, we’ll explain what WMI is, and how to use it.
Michael Buckbee
13 min read
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Data Security
Nov 23, 2020
What is a Port Scanner and How Does it Work?
Port scanners are essential tools for both red teamers and blue teamers. Learn more about how they work in this blog.
Michael Buckbee
7 min read
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Data Security
Nov 13, 2020
Finding Data Owners with Varonis
Figuring out who should have access to folders is complicated. Varonis has a tested methodology that helps organizations get to the least privileged permissions.
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
Oct 19, 2020
What is DNS Tunneling? A Detection Guide
Domain Name System (DNS) tunneling is a prevalent hacking method — learn how it works, the types of threats and how to detect and combat them
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
Sep 28, 2020
Data Privacy Guide: Definitions, Explanations and Legislation
Data privacy is all about keeping your data safe and private. In this guide you’ll learn why it’s important, and the best methods to achieve it.
Michael Buckbee
13 min read
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Active Directory
Sep 21, 2020
How to Use John the Ripper: Tips and Tutorials
John the Ripper is a password-cracking tool that you should know about. Read on to learn more about this standard pentesting and hacking program.
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Sep 02, 2020
We Know About Your Company's Data: OSINT Lessons for C-Levels
I’ve been on a mission the last few months to bring basic knowledge about data security to the upper reaches of the organization. Our C-level readers and other executives, who...
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Active Directory
Aug 21, 2020
What is Azure Active Directory? A Complete Overview
Azure Active Directory is a new way to manage users in the cloud. Read on to learn some details and some how-tos as you migrate to Azure AD.
Michael Buckbee
8 min read
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Data Security
Aug 12, 2020
Varonis eBook: WMI Events and Insider Surveillance
If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that Windows software can be weaponized to allow hackers to live-off-the-land and stealthily steal sensitive data. Insiders are also aware of the...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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