In Kerberos authentication protocol, why is the TGT encrypted using the user’s key Ka?

When the user first logs in, he fetches his TGT from the KDC along with the session key. I get why Sa (session key) is encrypted with Ka (user’s key). But why is TGT also encrypted with Ka. TGT is already pretty unbreakable o… Continue reading In Kerberos authentication protocol, why is the TGT encrypted using the user’s key Ka?

What is possible with a non-administrative users Ticket Granting Ticket and/or NTLM hash?

During a penetration test, if a users NTLM hash or a valid Kerberos TGT is compromised, what attacks are possible if the user is not an administrator on any (in scope) workstations? For instance, it is possible to access (non… Continue reading What is possible with a non-administrative users Ticket Granting Ticket and/or NTLM hash?