Derek Melber, a TEC speaker and 20-time Microsoft MVP, shares essential strategies for securing Active Directory amidst rising cloud and on-premises threats. He emphasizes the urgent need to eliminate NTLM passwords and discusses the security breakdown following the Crowdstrike incident. The conversation navigates through vulnerabilities faced by organizations, the complexities of disaster recovery, and the importance of evolving security practices. This insightful dialogue highlights the critical role of education in the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity.