Kerberos Fundamentals

KF

Kerberos Fundamentals

Kerberos Fundamentals (KF)

Overview

The Certified Kerberos Fundamentals (KF) certification is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of Kerberos authentication within Windows environments. This course covers the essential concepts, protocols, and security implications of Kerberos, enabling candidates to analyze and secure Kerberos implementations effectively.

The certification validates an individual’s ability to:

  • Understand the end-to-end authentication flow in a Windows domain.
  • Capture, decrypt, and analyze Kerberos traffic using Wireshark.
  • Identify and mitigate common attacks such as ASREPRoasting and Kerberoasting.

Course Details

The KF certification consists of 26 lessons that provide in-depth knowledge about Kerberos authentication.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Kerberos: A brief history and overview of Kerberos terminology.
  • Authentication Overview: Understanding the principles of authentication in a networked environment.
  • Wireshark for Kerberos Traffic: Techniques for capturing and analyzing Kerberos traffic.
  • Authentication Service Exchange: Detailed examination of the initial authentication process.
  • Ticket-Granting Service Exchange: Understanding how service tickets are issued and used.
  • Client/Server Authentication Exchange: Exploring how clients authenticate to servers using tickets.
  • ASREPRoasting and Kerberoasting: Techniques for exploiting weaknesses in service ticket requests.
  • Delegation Types: Insights into constrained and unconstrained delegation, including resource-based constrained delegation.

Learning Materials:

Participants will receive access to comprehensive resources, including video tutorials and practical exercises, to reinforce their understanding of Kerberos.

Exam Structure

The KF certification is awarded upon successful completion of all course lessons, with no formal exam required. Candidates demonstrate their understanding through practical application within the course.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • Completion of all lessons in the course.
  • Participation in practical exercises designed to reinforce learning.

Who Should Take KF?

The KF certification is ideal for:

  • Blue team specialists looking to enhance their skills in authentication security.
  • Cybersecurity managers aiming to understand the implications of Kerberos in their environments.
  • Penetration testers wanting to deepen their knowledge of attack vectors related to Kerberos.

Resources