Free Active Directory Compliance tool for CIS benchmarks, SOX, NIST, GDPR and HIPAA. I’ve created a Powershell script that outputs a HTML report on the status of your Active Directory in regards to your compliance. Run on as many domains as you need. You can run it remotely, just specify the domain controller and the […]
Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in Active Directory: Security & Mitigation. Compromising Active Directory gives attackers broad access to organization’s systems and sensitive data. Additionally, its deep integration into the IT environment means that weaknesses in Active Directory configurations expose the entire network to risks of lateral movement and privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain administrative privileges […]
Securing Remote Work: Active Directory Best Practices for Distributed Teams. As we all know, remote work has become extremely popular over the past 4 years. Remote work has its pros and cons. One of the downsides is that it seriously increases the attack surface of cyber threats. As a result, companies that choose to use […]
How to Perform an Active Directory Security Assessment. Active Directory is the backbone of identity and access management in most enterprise environments, making its security paramount. This guide empowers us to conduct a comprehensive security assessment of our AD environment, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring robust protection. These meticulously crafted steps safeguard our infrastructure and fortify […]
The Role of Threat Hunting in Active Directory Security Operations. Threat hunting is a proactive cybersecurity process used to search through IT infrastructure to detect and isolate advanced threats before they cause harm or become significant breaches. Unlike traditional security measures that rely on automated alerts to indicate the presence of threats, it searches the […]
Active Directory Security Automation with PowerShell. PowerShell offers a vast collection of built-in commands-cmdlets to facilitate the management of system components. With its integration into the .NET Framework, PowerShell allows accessing to a wide range of functionalities, and and it interacts with various Windows components and services. It’s integration with various Microsoft products and services, […]
Active Directory Security Compliance: Standards and Regulations. Keeping your IT infrastructure compliant with regulations and standards is critical. By doing so, organizations enhance their security measures, minimize vulnerabilities, and better protect against cyber threats. Compliance is a strategic approach that benefits data protection, operational integrity, customer trust, and the overall reputation of the organization. In […]
Role of MFA in Strengthening Active Directory Security. Organizations rely heavily on Active Directory to manage network resources in today’s digital landscape. However, the traditional reliance on passwords for authentication poses significant security risks. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential to strengthen Active Directory security. Also Read Ensuring Active Directory Security in Hybrid Environments Role of MFA […]
Ensuring Active Directory Security in Hybrid Environments. Cloud services become more and more popular each day. As a result, many businesses need to use both on-premises and cloud solutions to be able to function properly. To manage identities properly in both environment, Hybrid Active Directory (AD) need to be implemented. Deploying Hybrid Active Directory (AD) […]
Preventing Access: Active Directory Authentication Protocols. Active Directory Authentication Protocols play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets against unauthorized access within organizational networks. The fundamental components of authentication techniques are protocols that guarantee that only authenticated users access resources. Understanding the dynamics of these protocols is essential for implementing robust security measures and fortifying […]