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.
How hackers exploit Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to attack your Active Directory
Learn why Group Policy objects are a prime target and how hackers exploit this critical feature within your Active Directory environment.
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.
A 4-step plan for effective Group Policy management — and stronger IT security
Discover how applying a 4-step plan for managing GPOs will improve your Active Directory security strategy.
What is Group Policy and how do GPOs work?
Group Policy is a critical element in any AD environment. Explore how attackers compromise it and defense strategies to protect your system.
2021 prediction #6: Short-term employees will increase the risk to IP
Expect a rise in IP risk from short-term users in your IT setup and discover possible ways to minimize this risk.
2021 prediction #4: People will remember the hard way they have Group Policy
Group Policy will be at the forefront of everyone’s mind in 2021. Learn how to harden your security by defending your GPOs.
2021 prediction #3: Zerologon will continue to haunt us into 2021
Zerologon is a critical vulnerability Microsoft disclosed in Windows Netlogon Remote Protocol. Learn why it'll be a continued concern.
Active Directory and Microsoft 365 security: Predictions for 2021
Be prepared for 2021 with eight Active Directory and Microsoft 365 security predictions from Quest experts.
The many colors of AD security – Microsoft Red Forest, orange forest, greenfield or blue?
Discover the different models of AD security, including the Red Forest and Orange Forest models, Greenfield migrations and Blue Team.
IT security: Revisit Group Policy management often (Part 3 #NCSAM)
Discover the importance of Group Policy management and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for AD security in Part 3 of the NCSAM series.
What is Active Directory? Part 3: Active Directory security and compliance
Dig into Active Directory security and compliance to uncover what you need to do to keep your Microsoft environment secure and compliant.