Secure your Active Directory

Cyber Threats

1. Implement strong password policies: Ensure that your users are required to use strong and complex passwords and that they are changed regularly. You can also use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of security to your users’ accounts.
2. Monitor and audit AD activity: Regularly monitor your AD environment for suspicious activity and configure AD auditing to track user and administrator activity.
3. Keep your AD environment updated: Keep your AD domain controllers and other systems up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates to protect against known vulnerabilities.
4. Limit administrator access: Use the principle of least privilege to limit the number of users who have access to sensitive AD resources and ensure that only the necessary users have administrative access.
5. Use Group Policy to enforce security settings: Use Group Policy to enforce security settings, such as password policies, software restrictions, and firewall settings, across your AD environment.
6. Use security software: Use security software, such as antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint protection, to protect your AD environment from malware and other cyber threats.
7. Regularly backup your AD: Regularly backup your AD environment to enable quick recovery in case of a disaster or cyber attack.
8. Implement security best practices: Implement security best practices such as network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to protect your AD environment from cyber threats.

It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list and you should always stay informed on new emerging cyber threats and best practices to protect against them.