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Active Directory Built-in Groups Accounts: Power, Risks, and Best Practices

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Introduction Most AD administrators are already familiar with the pros and cons of the built-in Administrator account in Active Directory. I’m simply trying to explore and understand it more clearly using diagrams and articles. Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of identity and access management in most enterprises. To simplify administration, Microsoft provides a number … Read more

Best Practices for Securing Active Directory: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction to Active Directory Security When setting up Active Directory (AD), security must be a top priority. Every level of the system, from small details to large configurations, needs attention. This includes managing AD users, security groups, organizational units (OUs), group policies, user access rights, patching, firewalls, network security, and encryption protocols. In my experience, … Read more