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Jonathan Blackwell

Since 2012, Jonathan Blackwell, an engineer and innovator, has provided engineering leadership that has put Netwrix GroupID at the forefront of group and user management for Active Directory and Azure AD environments. His experience in development, marketing, and sales allows Jonathan to fully understand the Identity market and how buyers think.
Identity
September 5, 2024

What Is User Management? 

Effective user management allows people to access resources while protecting the security and integrity of data and IT infrastructure. With the rise of remote work and cloud-based applications and...
Cybersecurity
March 1, 2024

Active Directory Ransomware Attacks

Organizations worldwide use Active Directory (AD) as their primary identity service, which makes it a top target for ransomware attacks. This article explains how adversaries exploit Active...
Identity
March 1, 2024

Active Directory Domain Consolidation

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...
Identity
February 19, 2024

Managing Active Directory VPN via Security Groups

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...
Identity
February 19, 2024

How to Add a Computer to a Domain

System admins often need to add computers to an Active Directory (AD) domain. This article details the four methods that Microsoft provides to add a computer object. It also explains how to modify a...
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