Month: October 2016
Detecting Delegated Permissions in Active Directory
Security permissions in Active Directory can be a tricky topic. Not only does Microsoft hide them from you by default in Users and Computers, there is also no built-in tool to get an overall picture of how permissions have been applied to AD. In this article, I’ll take you through the basics of delegating, removing … Continued
Complete Guide to Azure Active Directory Password Policy
One of the benefits of using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is the flexibility it gives you when it comes to managing passwords. Most companies choose to deploy Azure AD as an extension to their existing on-premises Active Directory. They do so to add single sign on and federation capabilities for online apps like Salesforce … Continued
User Behavior Analytics: Best Practices You Should Start Now
User Behavior Analytics (UBA) enhances security by detecting insider threats and abnormal activity that traditional perimeter defenses often miss. Effective implementation requires collecting logs and activity data across critical systems, integrating with other monitoring tools, and enforcing least-privilege access. Fine-tuned alerts, regular review of anomalies, and prompt investigations help reduce false positives and strengthen protection … Continued