The Vilkas Wire

How unsigned SMB traffic is abused during internal penetration tests, why “enabled but not required” still fails, and how this…How unsigned SMB traffic is abused during internal penetration tests, why “enabled but not required” still fails, and how this misconfiguration enables real attack chains.

When Active Directory is in scope, giving your pentester a low‑privilege password is not cheating; it simulates a compromised user account…When Active Directory is in scope, giving your pentester a low‑privilege password is not cheating; it simulates a compromised user account and exposes real identity risk in your internal environment.

Organizations often pass audits but still fall to basic misconfigurations and control gaps. Learn how pentesting provides the real-world…Organizations often pass audits but still fall to basic misconfigurations and control gaps. Learn how pentesting provides the real-world validation that GRC checklists cannot deliver.

Passing an audit doesn’t mean you’re secure. Here’s how to plan and scope a pentest that actually protects your business.Passing an audit doesn’t mean you’re secure. Here’s how to plan and scope a pentest that actually protects your business.

A misconfigured AD CS template (ESC1) allows a domain user escalate to Domain Admin in minutes. Learn about this common flaw and the simple…A misconfigured AD CS template (ESC1) allows a domain user escalate to Domain Admin in minutes. Learn about this common flaw and the simple fixes that close the door on one of Active Directory's most…

EDR won’t save you if your keys are under the mat. Fund secure configs, asset inventory, and real pen tests before buying another shiny…EDR won’t save you if your keys are under the mat. Fund secure configs, asset inventory, and real pen tests before buying another shiny tool.

Seven practical tips to explain penetration testing in business terms. Demonstrate to leaders why pentests are crucial for establishing…Seven practical tips to explain penetration testing in business terms. Demonstrate to leaders why pentests are crucial for establishing trust, ensuring uptime, maintaining compliance, and driving…

Cisco’s zero-day firewall flaws forced global emergency action. Here’s what leaders must know about the growing risk of aging, unsupported…Cisco’s zero-day firewall flaws forced global emergency action. Here’s what leaders must know about the growing risk of aging, unsupported security infrastructure.

Misconfigured Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) can turn a minor foothold into a full domain compromise. Learn the top three…Misconfigured Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) can turn a minor foothold into a full domain compromise. Learn the top three attack paths, ESC1, ESC4, and ESC8, and how to fix them fast.