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ADAudit Plus Resources

The complete documentation hub for all official product guides and best practices.

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Quick installation guide

Follow step-by-step instructions to install and set up ADAudit Plus quickly and efficiently.

 
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Product and system ports guide

Learn the network ports required for ADAudit Plus installation, communication, and operation.

 
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Minimum privileges guide

Understand the minimum permissions needed to deploy and run ADAudit Plus securely.

 
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Agent configuration guide

Configure ADAudit Plus agents for seamless data collection, monitoring, and management.

 
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Security hardening guide

Learn security best practices to harden ADAudit Plus and reduce security risks.

 
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Security specifications

Explore ADAudit Plus security features, architecture, encryption, and compliance capabilities.

 
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SSL configuration guide

Configure SSL/TLS certificates to enable secure HTTPS communication with ADAudit Plus.

 
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Event log settings

Configure Windows Event Log settings required for auditing and event collection.

 
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Two-factor authentication configuration guide

Set up two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection for user logins.

 
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Single sign-on configuration guide

Configure single sign-on using supported identity providers for seamless user access.

 
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Active Directory auditing

Configure Active Directory to start auditing domain users, groups, and security events.

 
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Microsoft Entra ID auditing

Configure Microsoft Entra ID to audit sign-ins, directory changes, and user activity.

 
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Windows workstation auditing

Configure Windows workstations to audit user activity and security events.

 
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Windows Server auditing

Configure Windows Server to audit system activity, logons, and security events.

 
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Windows file server auditing

Configure Windows file servers to audit file access, changes, and permissions.

 
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NetApp 7 mode NAS device Filer auditing

Configure NetApp 7-Mode filers to audit file access, changes, and permissions.

 
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NetApp C mode NAS device auditing

Configure NetApp ONTAP C-Mode systems to audit file access and activity.

 
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EMC server NAS device auditing

Configure EMC NAS servers to audit file access, changes, and permissions.

 
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EMC Isilon NAS device auditing

Configure EMC Isilon clusters to audit file access and user activity.

 
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Synology NAS device auditing

Configure Synology NAS devices to audit file access and user activity.

 
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Huawei NAS device auditing

Configure Huawei NAS devices to audit file access, changes, and permissions.

 
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Hitachi NAS device auditing

Configure Hitachi NAS devices to audit file access and user activity.

 
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QNAP NAS device auditing

Configure QNAP NAS devices to audit file access and user activity.

 
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Amazon FSx

Configure Amazon FSx to audit file access and storage activity.

 
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Azure file shares

Configure Azure file shares to audit file access and user activity.

 
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Nutanix files

Configure Nutanix Files to audit file access, changes, and permissions.

 
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CTERA Edge Filer

Configure CTERA Edge Filer to audit file access and user activity.

 
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Group policy object auditing

Configure auditing for Group Policy Objects to track changes to GPO settings and links.

 
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File integrity monitoring

Monitor critical system files and folders for unauthorized changes using file integrity monitoring.

 
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Removable storage auditing

Audit and control usage of USB drives and other removable storage devices across endpoints.

 
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Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) auditing

Configure auditing for Active Directory Federation Services to track sign-in and federation events.

 
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Windows PowerShell auditing

Enable and configure auditing for Windows PowerShell script execution and command activity.

 
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General errors

Resolve common ADAudit Plus errors related to installation, connectivity, and data collection.

 
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AD auditing errors

Fix errors specific to Active Directory auditing such as missing events or agent issues.

 
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Entra ID auditing error

Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Entra ID auditing, including sign-in log collection failures.

 
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Windows workstation auditing errors

Resolve errors encountered when auditing Windows workstations, including agent and policy issues.

 
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Windows Server auditing errors

Fix errors related to Windows Server auditing such as event collection and policy configuration.

 
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Windows file server auditing errors

Troubleshoot file server auditing issues, including missing file events and permission errors.

 
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Migration guide

Migrate ADAudit Plus data and configuration to a new server or drive with minimal disruption.

 
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Agent configuration guide

Configure ADAudit Plus agents on endpoints for optimal data collection and performance.

 
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Hard disk space management guide

Manage and optimize ADAudit Plus database storage to prevent disk space issues.

 
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Virtual IP address settings guide

Configure a virtual IP address for ADAudit Plus to support high availability deployments.

 
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Product overview

Product overview

Get a high-level overview of ADAudit Plus features, use cases, and key benefits.

 
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ADAudit Plus Datasheet

ADAudit Plus Datasheet

Detailed datasheet covering ADAudit Plus technical specifications and capabilities.

 
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User Behavior Analytics Solution Brief

User Behavior Analytics Solution Brief

Learn how ADAudit Plus's user behavior analytics capabilities help detect insider threats.

 
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Top 8 Active Directory reports to share with your CISO

Discover the eight most valuable Active Directory reports to present to your CISO for security insights.

 
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Overcoming 5 limitations of Windows auditing tools

Understand the gaps in native Windows auditing tools and how to overcome them effectively.

 
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14 AD auditing mistakes to watch out for

Identify and avoid the 14 most common Active Directory auditing mistakes that weaken security.

 
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Everything you need to know about Windows logon auditing

A comprehensive guide to understanding and tracking Windows logon events and authentication activity.

 
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Detecting domain reconnaissance

Learn how to detect and respond to domain reconnaissance attacks using ADAudit Plus.

 
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8 of the most critical Windows security event IDs

A reference guide to the eight most important Windows security event IDs every admin should monitor.

 
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5 things you should know about user behavior analytics (UBA)

An introduction to user behavior analytics and how it helps detect anomalous and risky activity.

 
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Reducing account lockout compliants: An expert's guide

Expert strategies for diagnosing and reducing account lockout incidents in Active Directory.

 
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Defend against insider attacks using UBA

Learn how to use user behavior analytics to identify and defend against malicious insider threats.

 
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Automate compliance reporting for all major audits

Automate audit-ready compliance reports for regulations like SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

 
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Group Policy change montiroing, reporting, and alerting

Track, report, and get alerted on Group Policy changes to maintain policy integrity.

 
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True continuous auditing for Active Directory

Ensure uninterrupted and comprehensive Active Directory auditing with continuous monitoring strategies.

 
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Insider threat infographic

A visual overview of how insider threats originate and how to detect them early.

 

How to check conditional access policies in Azure

Step-by-step guide to reviewing and auditing conditional access policies in Microsoft Azure.

 

Find locked out accounts in Active Directory

Find and report on user accounts that are currently locked out in Active Directory.

 

How to find who deleted users in Active Directory

Identify who deleted a user account in Active Directory with detailed audit trail information.

 

How to audit account logon events

Configure and audit account logon events to track successful and failed authentication attempts.

 

How to find who deleted a computer account

Find out which user or admin deleted a computer account from Active Directory.

 

How to find who unlocked a user account

Identify who unlocked a specific user account in Active Directory using audit logs.

 

Find who created a user account

Trace the creation of user accounts in Active Directory to the exact admin who created them.

 

How to audit process tracking

Enable and audit process creation and termination events to monitor running applications.

 

How to audit GPO changes

Track and report on changes made to Group Policy Objects in your Active Directory environment.

 

How to track employee work hours

Monitor and report on employee logon/logoff times to track work hours and attendance.

 

Find who enabled a user account

Find out which admin enabled a previously disabled user account in Active Directory.

 

Check FSMO role changes

Monitor changes to FSMO role holders in Active Directory for operational integrity.

 

How to audit Kerberos authentication service

Audit Kerberos authentication events to detect ticket requests and authentication anomalies.

 

Find who added a user to the Domain Admins group

Identify who added a user to the Domain Admins group to track privilege escalations.

 

How to monitor administrator user activities

Track and monitor actions performed by administrator accounts across your AD environment.

 

How to monitor computer activity

Monitor and audit activity on specific computers, including logons, file access, and changes.

 

How to detect password changes in Active Directory

Track and get alerted when user passwords are changed in Active Directory.

 

How to check user login history in active directory

View and report on user login history in Active Directory to track access patterns.

 

How to find password resets in Active Directory | ADAudit Plus

Find and audit password reset events in Active Directory to track privileged admin actions.

 

How to Configure Windows Advanced Audit Policy

Configure Windows Advanced Audit Policy settings to capture detailed security events.

 
  • How to Videos
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Track services running on memebr servers

Video walkthrough showing how to track Windows services running across member servers.

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Monitor printer usage

Video guide on monitoring and reporting on printer usage and print job activity.

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Search archived logs

Video showing how to search through archived audit logs to find historical events.

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Delete old alerts

Video guide on managing and deleting old alert notifications in ADAudit Plus.

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Reset default administrator's password

Video showing how to reset the default administrator password for ADAudit Plus.

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Import evt/evtx logs

Video guide on importing .evt and .evtx log files into ADAudit Plus for analysis.

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Role based access for auditors/operators

Video showing how to configure role-based access for auditors and operators in ADAudit Plus.

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Add member servers and workstations

Video showing how to add and configure member servers and workstations for auditing.

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Disable acounts exceeding a threshold

Video guide on automatically disabling accounts that exceed a configured logon failure threshold.

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ADAudit Plus NTLM/Network logon auditing feature

Video overview of ADAudit Plus's NTLM and network logon auditing capabilities.

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Password protext exported/scheduled reports

Video showing how to password-protect exported and scheduled audit reports.

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Password protect archived files

Video showing how to password-protect archived log files in ADAudit Plus.

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ADAudit Plus summary based reports feature

Video overview of the summary-based reports feature for consolidated audit views.

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ADAudit Plus threshold based alerts feature

Video overview of the threshold-based alerting feature for detecting anomalous activity.

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Create alerts for OU membership changes

Video showing how to set up alerts for Organizational Unit membership changes.

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Archive reports on ADAudit Plus

Video guide on archiving reports in ADAudit Plus for long-term retention and compliance.

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Integrate SIEM with ADAudit Plus reports

Video showing how to forward ADAudit Plus reports to a SIEM platform for correlation.

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Crete alerts for privileges froup membership changes

Video showing how to create alerts for changes in privileged group membership.

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Track group membership changes

Video guide on tracking changes to Active Directory security group membership.

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Track GPO changes

Video showing how to track and report on Group Policy Object changes.

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Track Domain/OU level permission changes

Video guide on tracking permission changes at the Domain and OU level in Active Directory.

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Track DNS record changes

Video showing how to monitor and report on DNS record changes in Active Directory.

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ADAudit Plus comprehensive search feature

Video overview of the comprehensive search feature for querying audit data in ADAudit Plus.

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Configuring minimum permissions for ADAudit Plus

Video guide on setting minimum required permissions for ADAudit Plus service accounts.

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Audit policy configuration for ADFS auditing

Video showing how to configure Windows audit policies required for ADFS event collection.

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Audit policy configuration for Azure AD auditing

Video showing how to configure audit policies for Microsoft Azure AD log collection.

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Audit policy configuration for servers

Video showing how to configure audit policies on Windows servers for event collection.

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Audit policy configuration for EMC Isilon

Video showing how to configure audit policies on EMC Isilon devices for file auditing.

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Audit policy configuration for File integrity monitoring

Video showing how to configure audit policies for file integrity monitoring.

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Upgrade ADAudit Plus service pack

Video guide on upgrading ADAudit Plus to the latest service pack.

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Install ADAudit Plus as a service

Video showing how to install and run ADAudit Plus as a Windows service.

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Configuring mail/SMS server for alerts

Video guide on configuring email and SMS notifications for ADAudit Plus alerts.

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Migrating ADAudit Plus installation to new drive/server

Video showing how to migrate ADAudit Plus installation to a new server or drive.

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Audit policy configuration for NetApp servers

Video guide on configuring audit policies on NetApp servers for file event collection.

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Enable SSL and configure PFX certificate for ADAudit Plus

Video showing how to enable SSL and configure a PFX certificate for ADAudit Plus.

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Update domain credentials in ADAudit Plus

Video showing how to update domain credentials used by ADAudit Plus for event collection.

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ADAudit Plus feature highlights 2017

Video highlighting the new features and enhancements introduced in ADAudit Plus in 2017.

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Advanced Audit Policy Configuration for Workstations

Video showing advanced audit policy configuration steps for Windows workstations.

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ADAudit Plus DB Move from PostgreSQL to MSSQL

Video guide on migrating ADAudit Plus database from PostgreSQL to Microsoft SQL Server.

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Audit Policy Configuration for Domain Controllers

Video showing how to configure audit policies on domain controllers for AD event collection.

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Audit Policy Configuration for File Servers

Video showing how to configure audit policies on Windows file servers for file event collection.

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Audit Policy Configuration for Member Servers

Video showing how to configure audit policies on member servers for system event collection.

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Audit Policy Configuration for Workstations

Video showing how to configure audit policies on Windows workstations for endpoint auditing.

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Advanced Audit Policy Configuration for Domain Controllers

Video guide on advanced audit policy configuration for domain controllers.

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Advanced Audit Policy Configuration for File Servers

Video guide on advanced audit policy configuration for Windows file servers.

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Advanced Audit Policy Configuration for Member Servers

Video guide on advanced audit policy configuration for member servers.

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File server monitoring – The insight

Workshop session on file server monitoring capabilities and reporting insights in ADAudit Plus.

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Ensuring ADAudit Plus is setup correctly, to collect all your information

Workshop ensuring ADAudit Plus is correctly set up to collect comprehensive audit data.

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ADAudit Plus Use Cases: Tracking Privileged Access

Workshop demonstrating ADAudit Plus use cases for tracking and auditing privileged user access.

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ADAudit Plus Best Practices

Workshop covering best practices for deploying and getting the most out of ADAudit Plus.

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Real-time Monitoring User Logon Actions

Video demonstrating real-time monitoring of user logon and logoff activity in ADAudit Plus.

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Logon Failures

Video demonstrating how ADAudit Plus tracks and reports on failed logon attempts.

Account lockout policy best practices

Recommended best practices to configure effective account lockout policies in Active Directory.

 

Password policy best practices

Eight proven best practices for building a strong and secure password policy in AD.

 

AD OU best practices

Five best practices for structuring and managing Organizational Units in Active Directory.

 

Security logging best practices

Best practices for configuring security logging to ensure comprehensive event capture.

 

GPO best practices

Ten best practices for creating, linking, and managing Group Policy Objects effectively.

 

Best practices for AD security

Eight essential best practices to strengthen and maintain Active Directory security posture.

 

Audit logging best practices

Seven best practices for configuring reliable and complete audit logging across your environment.

 

Best GPO settings recommendations

Eight recommended GPO settings that improve security and manageability of your AD environment.

 

AD DNS server best practices

Nine best practices for managing and securing the DNS server role in Active Directory.

 

AD security group best practices

Five best practices to create, manage, and govern security groups in Active Directory.

 

AD monitoring best practices

Seven best practices for monitoring Active Directory health, changes, and user activity.

 

User behavior analytics best practices

Five best practices for implementing and getting the most out of user behavior analytics.

 

AD auditing best practices

Seven best practices for building a comprehensive and effective AD auditing strategy.

 

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