Kerberos AS-REP roasting attacks: What you need to know

Active Directory is vulnerable to AS-REP roasting, a technique where attackers target accounts without Kerberos pre-authentication. Enforcing strong passwords and monitoring for suspicious activity are essential defenses against this growing threat. #ActiveDirectory #ASREPRobbery

Keypoints

AS-REP roasting exploits accounts that do not require Kerberos pre-authentication.
Attackers send an AS-REQ to retrieve a Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) for offline password cracking.
Mitigating this threat involves enforcing Kerberos pre-authentication and monitoring relevant Event IDs.
Strong, uncompromised passwords are crucial for protecting accounts when pre-authentication is disabled.
Solutions like Specops Password Policy help block weak passwords and scan for breached credentials, enhancing overall security.

Tags: PASSWORD, MONITOR, EXPLOIT, ACTIVE DIRECTORY