Navigating Active Directory Security: Dangers and Defenses
Microsoft Active Directory, ubiquitous across enterprises, has long been a primary target for attackers seeking network access and sensitive data.
Kelly Sheridan
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Microsoft's Active Directory (AD) has been a hot target for attackers for about as long as businesses have relied on the directory service to manage users, applications, data, machines, and myriad other components of their enterprise networks.
Securing AD is essential to protect user credentials, domain-joined systems, and sensitive data from unauthorized access. But it's no small task: AD is a large and complex environment with several moving parts and multiple groups involved in its management. Defenders have a lot to cover, and attackers have plenty of opportunity to take advantage.