Passwords set to never expire can be a security vulnerability for your network. Here is how to to find Active Directory (AD) passwords set to never expire. Some regulatory bodies require passwords to expire every 90 days, while others... Read More
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How to manage Active Directory password requirements
Password policies are a foundational element of any organization’s security posture, especially in environments managed by Active Directory (AD). These policies help ensure that user credentials meet baseline complexity requirements, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. However, understanding and... Read More
How to configure password expiration notifications
In many organizations, password expiration notifications are not just a recommendation but a necessity to comply with internal policies or regulatory requirements. They help ensure that end users adhere to these rules, maintaining both personal and organizational security standards.... Read More
Using Group Policy to configure BitLocker
How to use Group Policy to configure BitLocker. This is useful for organizations with a compliance mandate to enable encryption for all endpoint devices. Read More
Setting up BitLocker for Windows 10
BitLocker allows Windows users to encrypt hard drives to keep data secure. Here's how to enable BitLocker encryption on a Windows 10 computer. Read More
How to deploy a MSI package with Group Policy?
Group Policy Software Installation (GPSI) was once hailed as a great incentive for all organizations to upgrade their NT4 domains to Active Directory. It meant that there was no longer a need for those complex application deployment tools, it... Read More
Finding users who have not changed their password recently
One of the primary challenges with implementing a new password policy in Active Directory is ensuring users have changed their passwords to be compliant with that new policy. As we cannot view users’ current passwords in plain text to... Read More
How to enforce password history in Active Directory
The “Enforce password history” setting in Active Directory is used to determine the number of unique passwords a user must use before they can use an old password again. This is an important setting because password reuse is a... Read More
Specops Authentication enrollment data in Active Directory
The Specops Authentication cloud platform is unique in that user data is stored in the customer’s on-prem Active Directory database. Usernames, passwords, and enrollment data/proofs for the various Identity Services provided by Specops Authentication are stored in the customer’s... Read More
Sync passwords between Active Directory domains
There are many reasons why you might want to sync a password between two Active Directory (AD) domains. We commonly see requests from customers who are looking at migrating their users from one domain to another. This could be... Read More