01 / HTS Domain Controller: what it is and why it matters for security
Understand the domain controller's role, follow access to a folder, and learn the basics of protecting company identities.
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Understand how UDP reflection and DNS amplification affect availability and what a Red Team should assess in an authorized exercise.
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Understand where multifactor authentication helps, where it falls short, and which habits strengthen an account.
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