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Active Directory Best Practices for Management in 2024
In 2024, effective Active Directory (AD) management is more critical than ever. With escalating cyber threats and complex network environments, businesses must prioritize keeping their AD secure and streamlined. The shift towards automation and security-focused strategies aligned with Active Directory best practices is essential. Here’s the alarming fact: 82% of
Cayosoft Achieves Record Sales, Company Growth as Enterprises Embrace Instant Active Directory Recovery
Hybrid Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery provider experienced significant growth in 2023, bolstered C-Suite and Board appointments to support 2024 growth trajectory COLUMBUS, OH – April 17, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today announced it has achieved significant milestones in
Top 4 Security Measures Against Silver Ticket Attacks
Silver Ticket Attacks | Protecting Your Active Directory From Cyber Threats Silver ticket attacks are a type of cyberattack that exploits weaknesses in the Kerberos authentication protocol, which is used for secure logins within Active Directory (AD). By stealing a service account’s login information, attackers can create fake access passes
ITDR: The Key to Protecting Your Identity Infrastructure
Understanding Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Cyberattacks are a constant threat, and the stakes are high. Identity systems, particularly Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD, are prime targets for attackers seeking to disrupt operations or steal sensitive data. That’s why identity threat detection and response (ITDR) solutions, which
Securing SYSVOL: Threats, Protection, and Recovery
What is SYSVOL and Why is it Important? For many IT professionals, the system volume (SYSVOL) might seem like just another shared folder. However, if not properly protected, it represents a critical security vulnerability within every Active Directory domain controller. SYSVOL stores the essential files and scripts that govern user
Active Directory Software: Top 7 Enterprise Requirements
Understanding the Complexities of Enterprise IT Security The Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals a concerning trend: 93% of Microsoft’s ransomware incident response engagements uncovered insufficient controls on privilege access and lateral movement. This illustrates that companies need to strengthen their user management and security in 2024. The growing trend underlines
Cayosoft Secures $22.5 Million to Make Instant Active Directory Recovery an Industry Standard
Active Directory management provider seeks to disrupt market with groundbreaking AD forest recovery technology with investment from Centana Growth Partners COLUMBUS, OH – March 7, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today announced that it has received a $22.5 million minority investment
Active Directory Authentication Explained
Getting Smart with Active Directory Authentication Let’s talk about Active Directory authentication, a key player in your IT environment’s security. In simple terms, it’s like the main gatekeeper of your organization’s IT environment, deciding who gets in and what they can do. This isn’t just about keeping bad guys out,
Active Directory Cleanup: Top 8 Best Practices
Top Best Practices for Optimal Performance | Active Directory Cleanup Active Directory plays a key role in IT infrastructure, managing user identities and protecting network resources. However, it can often collect excess data, creating what we can call digital clutter. An organized approach to cleaning up Active Directory is crucial
Don’t Be Another Bad Cyberattack Sequel | Clorox Breach In Review
Clorox Breach: A Familiar Cyberattack Story When it comes to cyberattacks, how many success stories have we heard in recent years? Do you remember a single, positive story, like “yeah, they tried to attack us, but we stopped them” or “yeah, they got in, but we were only impacted for
Are You Taking Active Directory Forest Recovery Serious Enough? Recent Survey Says No
Peer Survey Highlights: Active Directory Forest Recovery Needs Attention Cayosoft recently sponsored a survey on Active Directory (AD) forest recovery, in partnership with Petri.com, the IT Knowledgedatabase. Over 1,000 IT professional were surveyed and uncovered some interesting findings. Below are a few highlights. To learn more, check out the full
New Survey Report: Majority of Businesses Unprepared for Active Directory Forest Recovery
Forest-wide Active Directory outages increased 172% since 2021; nearly half of organizations say recovery takes a day or longer, risking loss of $100k+ per day in labor costs alone COLUMBUS, OH – February 15, 2024 – Cayosoft Inc., the leader in Microsoft Active Directory management, monitoring, and recovery, today released
Active Directory Schema: Essentials & Backup Strategy
Understanding Active Directory Schema Before we dive into the backup, let’s clear up what an Active Directory schema is. Simply put, the Active Directory schema is a set of definitions that outline what kinds of objects and information about those objects can be stored in Active Directory. Think of it
It All Starts with the User: Active Directory User Management vs. Security
Active Directory User Management Imagine yourself overseeing a large online system, where each action affects your IT infrastructure. Welcome to the world of Active Directory user management – a domain where precision meets strategy, and the right tool can turn a challenging task into a streamlined process. In this domain,
Why You Need to Recover Active Directory Forest
Essential Considerations to Recover Your Active Directory Forest Active Directory isn’t just a part of your IT infrastructure, it’s the forgotten central hub that keeps everything running smoothly. But with great power comes great responsibility – and vulnerability. It’s a primary target for attackers and any disruption will send ripple
