Explore credential assessment mapping and privilege escalation techniques in this comprehensive conference talk from Derbycon 2015. Delve into major breaches, including Target and Home Depot, and analyze missed alarms and industry responses. Examine credential theft methods, Windows password vulnerabilities, and malware detection strategies. Learn about defending against these attacks through authentication policies, firewall configurations, and remote desktop security. Investigate offensive techniques such as password reuse, brute force attacks, and hash capture. Gain insights into preventing domain compromise and implementing effective security measures to protect against large-scale credential-based attacks.