NTLM vs Kerberos: Understanding Authentication in Windows/Active Directory

Authentication plays a critical role in the security of any system as it prevents unauthorized access and misuse of resources, and it is especially important in Pentesting. In Windows Environments & Active Directory, several authentication methods are available, each with its strengths and weaknesses.

In this blog post, we will examine the two most commonly used authentication protocols — NTLM and Kerberos.

We will explore various methods to exploit these authentication mechanisms in future blog posts. So let’s dive in …

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