BSidesCharm 2024 - Protect Your Most Sensitive Users With This One Weird Trick!

The Protected Users Group (PUG) has existed in Windows Server since 2012 R2, but it’s the undercover legend few have heard of. This talk shines a spotlight on the PUG’s impressive protections for sensitive accounts and details how those protections thwart attacks. You’ll learn the limitations of the group and how to safely begin using it to protect your most sensitive users!
Presenter: Jake Hildreth
Jake Hildreth is a man of many roles - devoted husband, fun-loving dad, seasoned IT expert. With 20+ years entrenched in IT, he currently leads Trimarc’s Active Directory (AD) Security Assessment. Jake’s daily mission involves bolstering the digital fortifications of major corporations, ensuring their AD security is rock solid. His creations, Locksmith and BlueTuxedo, attempt to alleviate the burden on overworked AD admins while his CISSP certification demonstrates his wide-ranging experience.