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Identity, Active Directory and access: guides and practical knowledge
Everything about user management and access control: Active Directory, Entra ID, single sign-on, privileged accounts, password management, zero trust and permission concepts for companies.
Identity, Active Directory and access
What does an Active Directory audit cost?
There is no fixed number because the effort depends on the size and history of your environment. If you know the cost drivers, though, you can compare quotes well and control the scope.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSActive Directory or Entra ID: which fits you?
Classic Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID solve related but not identical tasks. This comparison helps decide between on-premises, cloud and hybrid.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSSecuring Active Directory: the key steps
Active Directory is the heart of many networks and a prime target for attackers. A few targeted steps reduce the risk substantially.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSSingle sign-on (SSO): benefits and rollout
One sign-in for all applications: single sign-on saves time, reduces password chaos and makes access centrally controllable. Here is how to introduce SSO sensibly.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSPrivileged Access Management (PAM) explained
Administrator rights are an attacker's most valuable asset. PAM ensures they exist only when and only as long as they are needed.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSIntroducing a password manager in your company
Passwords on notes, in spreadsheets or by email are a common entry point. A team password manager solves this and makes access shareable and traceable.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSZero Trust explained: principles and getting started
Zero Trust means: do not trust any device or user simply because of its location in the network. The model fits work in the office, at home and in the cloud.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSCreating a permission concept: roles instead of single rights
Who may do what? A role and permission concept answers this in a traceable way and prevents sprawling rights that accumulate over years.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSJoiner, mover, leaver: the JML process
When employees join, change department or leave, accounts and rights must follow. A clear process prevents forgotten access.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSGroup policy (GPO): basics and best practices
With group policy you control settings on all Windows devices centrally. What to observe so the environment stays manageable.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSSecuring Microsoft 365: the most important settings
Microsoft 365 is far from optimally secured after setup. A few basic settings close the most common gaps.
Read article → IDENTITY, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND ACCESSManaging service accounts securely
Service accounts run in the background, often with high rights and old passwords. That is exactly why they are a preferred target.
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