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Microsoft Entra Expands, Azure Active Directory is Now Entra ID

Microsoft revealed its Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) enterprise identity service will be rebranded Entra ID, a change that will occur by the end of the year ...
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China Breaches Microsoft Cloud — Spied on US Govt. Email

Storm-0558 Brewing: Multiple Microsoft failures cause data leaks at State and Commerce depts., plus 23 other orgs ...
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What is Tier Zero — Part 1

What is Tier Zero — Part 1

What is Tier Zero — Part 1Tier Zero is a crucial group of assets in Active Directory (AD) and Azure. Its purpose is to protect the most critical components by creating a security boundary and ...
AD Security 101: Lock Down Risky User Rights

AD Security 101: Lock Down Risky User Rights

In Active Directory (AD) environments, you can use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to configure user rights. By using GPOs, you can easily enforce consistent user rights policies across all computers... The post ...

Making Password Management and Employee Productivity a Win-Win Situation

The most efficient password management tactic is to screen all passwords against a list of commonly known and exposed credentials. The post Making Password Management and Employee Productivity a Win-Win Situation appeared ...

AD Security 101: Domain Controller Security

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For organizations that use Active Directory (AD), securing domain controllers (DCs) is an essential part of AD security. DCs are critical components of the IT infrastructure. These servers hold sensitive and security-related ...

Identity Attack Watch: AD Security News, April 2023

As cyberattacks targeting Active Directory continue to rise, AD security, identity, and IT teams face mounting pressure to monitor the evolving AD-focused threat landscape. To assist IT professionals in comprehending and preventing ...
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Audit Passwords in Your Environment

Scanning for security gaps in Active Directory is an essential step in mitigating the risk of a potential breach. Run a password audit. The post Audit Passwords in Your Environment appeared first ...

Top 15 Steps to a Successful AD Migration

Active Directory (AD) migration projects can be challenging and complex. Such projects involve the migration of users, groups, computers, and applications from one AD domain or forest to another. Careful planning and ...
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Businesses Need to Revisit Password Policies

Passwords are not going anywhere due to their simplicity and cost. Industries rely on passwords to provide clients and customers access. The post Businesses Need to Revisit Password Policies appeared first on ...