The 2026 Guide to NTLM Hash Security and Kerberos Migration

An NTLM hash is the mathematical version of a password that Windows uses for legacy authentication. For years, the security industry has known that older versions of this system were broken. Now, the 2025 and 2026 security baselines target the death of the entire NTLM stack, including NTLMv2. Microsoft is pushing companies to use Kerberos …

Stop Kerberoasting: Our Advanced Threat-Hunting Blueprint

Modern Kerberoasting detection has moved far beyond watching for bulk ticket requests. In 2026, sophisticated threat actors use targeted requests to blend seamlessly into normal network traffic. With Microsoft’s mandatory move to AES-256, defenders must focus on advanced KQL queries and specific bitmask signatures in Event ID 4769. Tactical Identity Defense: Mastering Kerberoasting Detection in …

Ouinet audit by 7ASecurity

About Ouinet Ouinet is a suite of free, open source software tools and infrastructure that provides access to the open internet in repressive information contexts with limited or no connectivity. Ouinet works through a network of cooperating nodes or servers, using peer-to-peer routing, and the distributed data storage of users’ internet activity. Ouinet is a core …

The 7ASecurity Strategy for Entra Roles: Beyond Global Admin

Managing Entra roles is no longer just assigning permissions; it’s about automating how we remove access. Microsoft Entra is shifting away from broad built-in roles like Global Admin toward highly specialised, restricted roles. As of 2026, the secure-by-default standard requires Zero Standing Access (ZSA). With ZSA, permissions are only granted temporarily and are controlled by …

Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Proactive Security Explained

Threat hunting in the cloud is the only reliable way to find sophisticated attackers hiding inside your infrastructure.  Your cloud setup probably triggered dozens of security alerts last week. Most of them were just noise. A few were duplicates. But one of them might’ve been a real threat buried in the endless queue.  You see, …

What Is Purple Team Cybersecurity and Why Do You Need It

Purple Team cybersecurity lets you move from uncertain system security to proven, real-world defence. Consider this: Your company hires a penetration testing team. They spend two weeks testing your systems, recording flaws, and writing a technical report. That report lands on a manager's desk. Teams log the findings into a tracking system. They fix a …

Red Team Services Explained: Protecting Your Digital Assets

Red Team services show you exactly how your network handles a real, targeted attack. You already have firewalls, endpoint protection, and regular staff training. Your last security audit only showed a few minor vulnerabilities. Yet, how sure are you really that those tools would actually stop a skilled hacker?  You don't hire Red Team experts …

Master PCI DSS Vulnerability Management for Your Business

Effective PCI DSS vulnerability management is the first line of defence for businesses managing credit card data.  You've heard the basics before:  Run quarterly scans.  Fix the critical bugs.  Document every single step.  And yet, this area remains one of the most misunderstood parts of PCI DSS vulnerability management. The confusion rarely comes from whether …

PCI Regulations: Keep Your Business and Customer Data Safe

PCI regulation forces you to build basic security walls, but it doesn't automatically stop hackers from climbing over them.  Year after year, businesses pass PCI compliance audits. They receive their certificates and assume their payment systems are secure. Yet, soon after, a data breach hits them. This frustrating cycle repeats because passing an audit and …