Active Directory forest: What it is and best practices for managing it
Active Directory forest is a critical — but often underappreciated — element of the IT infrastructure. Learn what it is and how to manage it.
Pass the hash (PtH) attacks: How they work – and how to defend against them
Pass the hash attack is a decades-old technique used by cybercriminals. Learn how it works and how to defend against it.
Active Directory disaster recovery: Creating an airtight strategy
Businesses cannot operate without Active Directory up and running. Learn why and how to develop a comprehensive Active Directory disaster recovery strategy.
What you need to know about ransomware recovery
Every organization needs a solid ransomware recovery strategy to combat the potential devastation of ransomware attacks. Here are a few best practices to get started.
Password spraying, credential stuffing, brute force attacks: What you need to know
Password spraying, credential stuffing, brute force attacks—the similarities extend beyond their names. Learn how they work and how to prevent them.
SID History in an Active Directory migration – What you need to know
Do I need to migrate SID History from source to target environment in an AD migration? Read about pros and cons, including product risk and security risk.
Active Directory security groups: What they are and how they improve security
Active Directory security groups play a critical role in controlling access to your vital systems and data. Learn how they work.
5 Active Directory migration best practices
Active Directory delivers key authentication services so it’s critical for migrations to go smoothly. Learn 5 Active Directory migration best practices.
SQL Server authentication vs. Windows authentication: Which to use and when
Authentication is a critical component of security. Learn how SQL Server authentication works and how it differs from Windows authentication.
Golden ticket attacks: How they work — and how to defend against them
Golden Ticket attacks have a playful name but are a serious threat to Active Directory environments. Learn how to defend against them.
Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory: What you need to know
Understand Active Directory vs. Azure AD: their similarities, differences, and collaboration capabilities.
Azure AD Connect: How it works and best practices for synchronizing your data
Learn how Azure AD Connect works, what data it syncs and best practices to apply when using it in your Active Directory environments.