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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.
Cybersecurity
December 17, 2024

The Largest and Most Notorious Cyber Attacks in History

Introduction to Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Global Threat Cyber attacks are deliberate attempts to steal, alter, or destroy data or to disrupt operations and to damage the digital parts of a...
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...
Infrastructure
September 27, 2024

The Top Windows Server Monitoring Tools Available Today

Introduction to Windows Server Monitoring Today's organizations are deeply dependent on their IT infrastructure, so system downtime translates directly to costly business disruptions....
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