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Active Directory Data Security
Dec 17, 2024
Why Identity is the Biggest Blind Spot in Data Security
Data Security Platforms (DSP) enable organizations to protect data from being stolen, improperly distributed, and accessed by the wrong parties. Many DSPs govern data security by controlling permissions and labels, and restricting who can access, modify, or distribute data. These platforms identify unlabeled data and highlight users with excessive permissions, and while they help implement least-privilege principles, they usually lack a key aspect — identity.
Shawn Hays
3 min read
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Active Directory Microsoft 365 Threat Research
Nov 10, 2024
New Organizational Messages Feature in Microsoft 365 a Potential Risk
Several powerful features are rolling out for Microsoft 365 customers that can fly under the radar for CISOs and risk management teams. One such feature, Organizational Messages, was announced in May 2024 as a public preview. Some may recognize the functionality, as it used to be part of Microsoft Intune in a limited capacity. See a helpful demonstration of the new solution by Microsoft MVP Andy Malone.
Shawn Hays
3 min read
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Active Directory
Oct 05, 2022
Azure Managed Identities: Definition, Types, Benefits + Demonstration
The most frequent issue developers have to contend with when it comes to securing communication between different services and devices is the management and securement of credentials, keys, certificates, and secrets within their cloud-native applications. However, storing these credentials, secrets, and keys directly within the application code can expose the app to security threats.
Neeraj Kumar
7 min read
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Active Directory
Jun 15, 2022
Group Policy Objects (GPOs): How They Work & Configuration Steps
Group policy objects (GPOs) are extremely useful tools for system administrators. With a GPO, sysadmins can manage and configure applications, software operations, and user settings throughout an entire organization. Admins can use GPOs as an efficient, centralized way of helping a company’s entire IT stack and user base to operate more safely and efficiently.
David Harrington
6 min read
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Active Directory
Apr 04, 2022
12 Group Policy Best Practices: Settings and Tips for Admins
Active Directory Group Policy is a fundamental building block of an enterprise network. Group Policy Objects (GPOs) configure settings, behaviors, and privileges for users and computers connected to the Active Directory domain. Whether you are building a new domain or have an existing domain to manage, you can follow several group policy best practices to have an efficient deployment.
Jeff Brown
5 min read
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Active Directory
Aug 25, 2021
Securing Azure Blob Storage: Set-Up Guide
Security is vital in today’s cloud-first environment. Cloud services are often enabled to solve an issue quickly, but no one goes back to verify if security best practices have been followed. One particular cloud service that is often misconfigured is cloud storage like Azure Blob storage.
Jeff Brown
7 min read
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Active Directory
Jun 30, 2021
Understanding Azure DevOps and Building CI/CD Pipeline
Are you interested in learning about the tool that helps to automate and manage the complete software development lifecycle? Well, Azure DevOps is the answer for you, but before we dive deeper into understanding what Azure DevOps is and how it helps the teams during product development and release, let’s first try to build our understanding on DevOps.
Neeraj Kumar
8 min read
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Active Directory
Jun 28, 2021
Exploring ARM Templates: Azure Resource Manager Tutorial
Are you tired of clicking around the Azure portal creating virtual machines, storage accounts, and app services? Do you need a reliable method of creating the same environment multiple times? It sounds like you need to write some ARM templates!
Jeff Brown
11 min read
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Active Directory Data Security
Jun 14, 2021
How to Create an Azure Virtual Network
Are you ready to move your data center to the cloud? You might be planning for things like identity, governance, and security, but one major topic is networking. How are you going to connect to the resources in the cloud? You’re going to need Azure Virtual Networks!
Jeff Brown
7 min read
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Active Directory Data Security
Mar 25, 2021
How to Use Azure Private Endpoints to Restrict Public Access to WebApps
As an Azure administrator or architect, you are sometimes asked the question: “How can we safely deploy internal business applications to Azure App Services?”
Neeraj Kumar
9 min read
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Active Directory Data Security
Feb 19, 2021
Group Policy Editor Guide: Access Options and How to Use
The Group Policy Editor is a Windows administration tool that allows users to configure many important settings on their computers or networks. Administrators can configure password requirements, startup programs, and define what applications or settings users can change.
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Active Directory Data Security PowerShell
Jan 29, 2021
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Guide: Understanding WMI Attacks
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a subsystem of PowerShell that gives admins access to powerful system monitoring tools. Though this system has been designed to allow for fast, efficient system administration, it also has a spookier side: it can be abused by insiders as a tool to surveil other employees. This can be extremely useful in detecting and defeating insider threats.
Michael Buckbee
13 min read
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