FSMO Roles: The Hidden Key to Resilient Active Directory

At the heart of every well-functioning Active Directory (AD) environment lies a set of unsung heroes: Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles. These specialized roles hold the keys to your AD’s resilience, stability, and recoverability. While they may not be the most glamorous aspect of AD management, understanding and safeguarding FSMO roles is essential for […]

Mastering Microsoft 365 Governance: Active Directory Guide

In most Microsoft 365 environments, Active Directory (AD) is a key component for managing user identities and access, controlling who accesses what and how. However, as your organization grows, so do the complexities and risks associated with AD management. An improperly managed AD setup can lead to devastating security breaches, costly compliance violations, and crippling […]

Efficiency Enhancements in Latest Release of Cayosoft Administrator 11.2

We’re pleased to launch new capabilities to reduce the administrative burden placed on Active Directory (AD) management. AD is complex and complicated. Manual changes cause the potential for errors, which lead to mistakes that cyber attackers can exploit. Enough doom and gloom, lets talk about the new enhancements. Below is a quick list of major […]

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 […]