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Domain Controller (DC)

A Windows server that manages authentication, authorization, and security policies within an Active Directory domain.

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Kurby DC

Kurby DC

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Unravel Active Directory secrets in Kurby DC! Face fun and engaging tasks designed to test their skills in navigating complex AD environments. Participants will tackle challenges involving user authentication, group policies, and domain controllers to conquer the AD security landscape.

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Active Directory (AD) Kerberos Administrator Authentication Authorization BloodHound Impacket JWT (JSON Web Token) Mimikatz Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Pass the Hash (PtH) PowerShell

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