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Dirk Schrader

Dirk Schrader is a Resident CISO (EMEA) and VP of Security Research at Netwrix. A 25-year veteran in IT security with certifications as CISSP (ISC²) and CISM (ISACA), he works to advance cyber resilience as a modern approach to tackling cyber threats. Dirk has worked on cybersecurity projects around the globe, starting in technical and support roles at the beginning of his career and then moving into sales, marketing and product management positions at both large multinational corporations and small startups. He has published numerous articles about the need to address change and vulnerability management to achieve cyber resilience.
Identity
January 21, 2025

The Complete Guide to NTFS vs Share Permissions

The foundation of Windows security is simple — if you want access to a network resource such as a file or folder, you need the appropriate permissions. But implementation is more complex because...
Cybersecurity
January 8, 2025

What is Credential Stuffing?

Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where attackers use stolen username and password combinations, often obtained from previous data breaches, to gain unauthorized access to multiple online...
Cybersecurity
December 17, 2024

The Largest and Most Notorious Cyber Attacks in History

Cyber attacks are deliberate attempts to steal, alter, or destroy data or to disrupt operations and to damage the digital parts of a critical infrastructure. This blog post explores the most...
Cybersecurity
November 19, 2024

How to Detect and Prevent Session Hijacking

Imagine leaving your car key at a public place, only to drop your keys when exiting the vehicle. Someone picks them up and drives away. They speed through a school zone and are caught on camera....
Identity
October 30, 2024

What are Active Directory Service Accounts?

Just like human users, computer programs also need access to resources on a network to function properly. There’s a difference in how these two groups—individuals and programs—access...
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