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Active Directory Domain Consolidation

Mar 1, 2024 By Jonathan Blackwell In Netwrix
Active Directory domain consolidation is the process of restructuring an organization’s Active Directory setup to reduce the number of domains. Consolidation is often performed as part of a company reorganization, merger or acquisition, but it is also used to simplify an AD infrastructure that has become unwieldy over time.
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Active Directory Group Name Examples & Best Practices

Feb 29, 2024 By Netwrix In Netwrix
Naming conventions for Active Directory and Azure AD groups can be confusing. This video explains how to create clear and consistent group names using prefixes, descriptions, and approval workflows. By following these best practices, you can make it easier for users to understand the purpose of each group and avoid confusion. Integrate #NetwrixGroupID with your #ActiveDirectory or #AzureAD to appropriately identify all your directory groups. You can define policies for adding prefixes to group names, standardize them and build a template as well.
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jumpcloud

Why Nested Groups Don't Exist in the Cloud

Feb 26, 2024 By David Worthington In JumpCloud
Every Active Directory (AD) admin is familiar with nested groups. Rights are assigned to objects by virtue of their location in the tree; that’s just how things work. It’s convenient and makes entitlement management easier… until you consider its lack of maturity for identity governance. What once worked well now increases security risks and management overhead. Cloud directories have the benefit of shedding that type of technical debt.
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Is it possible to shift on-premises Active Directory to the cloud with AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory?

Feb 21, 2024 By Daniel.Conrad In One Identity
I’ve seen this question bouncing about in different forums for quite some time now. I haven’t seen any definitive answers because it always depends on the organization’s use of AD. Recently, I noticed something called AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory. I must admit, six months ago I was not aware of AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory, but when I started looking into this cloud-based AD solution, some connections started coming together.
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Managing Active Directory VPN via Security Groups

Feb 19, 2024 By Jonathan Blackwell In Netwrix
Virtual private network (VPN) is extremely valuable technology, especially for organizations with a remote or hybrid workforce. VPN provides users with a secure and encrypted connection so they can access the corporate network over the internet — while keeping your confidential data and sensitive systems safe from prying eyes. VPN can also hide your IP address so that you can visit websites that are not normally accessible from your location.
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Redefining AD risk assessment with ADManager Plus

Feb 14, 2024 By ADManager Plus In ManageEngine
Today, the process of digitization has become synonymous with progress and innovation. As organizations embrace digital transformation post-pandemic, the importance of securing your digital assets cannot be overstated. It is crucial to keep up with the cyber risks and protect your organization. The core of your operations lies within your Active Directory (AD), as it manages user identities, permissions, and access controls. At ManageEngine, we understand the importance of securing your AD environment.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Active Directory Monitoring Tools

Feb 9, 2024 By Craig Riddell In Netwrix
Effective Active Directory (AD) monitoring is a cornerstone for security and compliance. It empowers administrators to spot suspicious activity, including improper changes to AD objects like user accounts and Group Policy objects (GPOs), in time to avoid data breaches or minimize their impact.
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What is Azure Security? 7 Best Practices for Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD)

Feb 6, 2024 By SignMyCode In SignMyCode
Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud technologies, mainly to secure their sensitive data. But are these cloud infrastructures so secure? We all know that companies worldwide are challenged by the ongoing volume of evolving security threats and by retaining qualified professionals to respond to these threats. On average, large organizations get approximately 17,000 security alerts a week, and it takes 99 days to discover security breaches.
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How to Create Active Directory Query-Based Groups

Jan 23, 2024 By Jonathan Blackwell In Netwrix
Using Active Directory (AD) security groups and distribution groups is a best practice for simplifying IT administration, enhancing security and enabling effective communication. However, in many organizations, the membership of these groups is defined by an explicit list of specific users, computers and other entities.
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