8 ways to secure your Active Directory environment
Taking the right steps to secure your Active Directory has never been more critical. Learn 8 Active Directory security best practices to reduce your risk.
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.
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.
Top security considerations in an Active Directory migration
Active Directory migration in a hurry? Bad idea. Migration is a perfect time to examine identity, groups, apps, data and devices. Learn how to do it right.
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.
Kerberos authentication: How it works — and how to maximize its security
Kerberos authentication has been Microsoft’s default authentication method since Windows Server 2000. Learn how it works and how to maximize its security.
NTLM authentication: What it is and why you should avoid using it
NTLM authentication helps determine if a user accessing an IT system is who they claim to be. Learn how it works and why it can present risks.
What is multifactor authentication (MFA) and what are the benefits of using it?
What exactly is multifactor authentication (MFA)? Learn what it is, the different technologies available to implement it, and the pros and cons of each.
Strengthening Active Directory security: 3 best practices for implementing a Zero Trust model
Learn how to implement a Zero Trust model in on-premises or hybrid Active Directory environments to dramatically strengthen Active Directory security.