SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals


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Active Directory (AD) powers user access and authentication in most organizations, making it one of the most important—and most attacked—technologies in enterprise networks. For many new security professionals, however, AD attacks can feel overwhelming and difficult to understand.
In this webcast, we’ll break down the most common Active Directory attacks in simple, practical terms. You’ll see how attackers abuse AD to steal credentials, escalate privileges, and take over domains—and learn how defenders can spot and stop these techniques.
Whether you’re just starting your journey in penetration testing, working with a lean security team, or simply building your skills on the blue team, this session will help you understand the fundamentals of AD attacks and give you clear takeaways to improve any organization's security posture.


Christian Villapando brings real-world red teaming and penetration testing experience into SEC560, helping students build practical skills to identify, exploit, and defend against enterprise threats.
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