Enhancing IT Agility with Automated User Provisioning in Active Directory

Understanding Automated User Provisioning in Active Directory In the world of IT, manual management of user provisioning and deprovisioning feels as outdated as a floppy disk. Just imagine trying to juggle countless user profiles across diverse on-premise and cloud environments—it’s a logistical nightmare. Enter the era of automated user provisioning Active Directory tools. Shifting from […]

Predicting the Unpredictable: Crafting Your Active Directory Disaster Recovery Plan

Explore the Importance of an Active Directory Recovery Plan Active Directory is the heart of many enterprises, tying together users, permissions, and vital services. When disaster strikes, whether it’s a cyberattack or a technical malfunction, the impact can be immense. That’s why an Active Directory disaster recovery plan isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. […]

Selecting the Right Tools to Manage Active Directory in 2024

How to Choose the Best Tools to Manage Active Directory In the changing world of IT management, choosing the right tools to manage Active Directory is very important. Active Directory is the main system for managing identities and access in your organization. It needs a strong solution that simplifies operations, improves security, and empowers your […]

Why Cayosoft is the Best AD Management Software in 2024

Selecting the Best Active Directory Management Software in 2024 is Easier Than You Think Imagine a world where every change in your Active Directory is monitored, every decision is informed, and recovery is instant. Manage with purpose. In a landscape filled with increasing cyber threats and diversified IT environments, companies face the constant challenge of […]

Cayosoft Further Enhances Hybrid AD Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning in Cayosoft Administrator 10.3.0

Cayosoft Administrator 10.3.0 Release Enhancements As usual, this release has some significant new capabilities and improvements. Below is meant to showcase the highlights for a complete list of enhancements see What’s New in Cayosoft Administrator. Major Enhancement Improved “Suspend” Capability within Automated Provisioning/Deprovisioning Process Cayosoft uniquely offers roles, rules, and automation to bring governance to […]

Peer Survey: Impact, Vulnerability, and Costs to Recover Active Directory Forests

Recover Your Active Directory Forest – Examining the Critical Impacts A couple years ago, Cayosoft commissioned a survey of 200 technology leaders to better understand the impacts and costs when recovering an Active Directory. We wanted to revisit this research, examine the answers, and see the differences between now and then. Here’s what we found. […]

Active Directory Disaster Recovery: How Confident Are You in Your AD Forest Recovery? 

Is Your Active Directory Disaster Recovery Reliable? Will Your AD Forest Recovery Work When You Need It? If you are responsible for managing your organization’s Active Directory (AD) environment you understand how important it is to minimize downtime, protect against data loss, and ensure business continuity during an AD outage, whether from ransomware, wiper attacks, […]

What is an Active Directory Forest?

Active Directory (AD) Organizational Structure: Understanding AD Forests Active Directory is a vital component of any Microsoft enterprise and often a target for threat actors. As such, it is important not only to secure Active Directory but understand how to best configure and manage its’ components in order to reduce vulnerabilities and help prevent cyberattacks.The […]

Defending Active Directory Against AdminSDHolder Attacks

AdminSDHolder modification permissions attack

Active Directory Permissions Attack: Hackers Gain Persistence with AdminSDHolder Active Directory (AD) tends to be a common target for hackers, as it controls the security and infrastructure for most IT systems. Attackers aim to get privileged access to a Windows Server Active Directory and remain undetected for as long as possible. These techniques used by […]

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