Introduction

Introduction

 

Active Directory (AD), the technology that lets IT administrators manage permissions and access to network resources is a couple of decades old now. Yet, organizations continue to build their IT infrastructure around it. Because AD facilitates central management by tying together servers, workstations, applications, and other network components in an IT network, it's a key target for attackers. The volume of information stored in AD attracts the attention of attackers, and its weak passwords make them easy pickings.

This guide explores the various ways in which threat actors exploit poor password security, and how you can thwart their plans. We will walk you through how ManageEngine's solutions help you strengthen your password management.