What is Active Directory Security?

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Active Directory security refers to the methods and practices used to protect the access, data, and configuration of Active Directory, a centralized database that stores user account and access control information for Windows domains.

Key aspects of active directory security include managing passwords and access levels to control different user groups, addressing vulnerabilities through patching and system hardening, and properly configuring Active Directory to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.

Proper active directory security is critical because compromise of Active Directory could allow attackers to gain privileged access and deploy malicious payloads across an organization's systems. Key risks that active directory security aims to mitigate include credential theft, privilege escalation, ransomware attacks, and improper access that leads to data breaches.

Overall, active directory security protects Active Directory through preventative and detective controls.

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