Active Directory is still at the heart of many organizations and that makes it a prime target; when it gets compromised, the blast radius can be massive.

In this episode of The Zero Trust Zone, we’re joined by legendary Microsoft MVP Jorge de Almeida Pinto, a seasoned expert in incident response and identity recovery, to unpack what really happens when AD goes down.

We discuss:
🔹 What makes AD so attractive to attackers
🔹 The phases of a real-world AD incident response
🔹 Lessons from the field: what goes wrong, and how to recover
🔹 The role of the SCRIL bit (Smart Card Required for Interactive Logon) in both proactive defense and live response
🔹 Practical steps to prepare before disaster strikes

Whether you manage AD, defend identities, or just want to understand the stakes, this episode is a must-listen!

Listen now on YouTube or one of your favorite platforms, including PodBean, PocketCasts, Spotify, Apple and more.

Thanks for tuning in — and welcome to The Zero Trust Zone.