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How to audit password changes in AD

Windows Server provides native tools for changing user passwords and auditing password changes in AD. However, they are somewhat lacking. Third-party tools such as Specops uReset can make the process easier and more secure. ADUC There are two main... Read More

How to unlock active directory account lockouts

There is no question that one of the most common tasks that helpdesk and IT admins carry out on a daily basis is user account management.  Specifically, triaging user account issues like unlocking active directory accounts in an Active... Read More

The most searched for programming languages around the world

As the employment market becomes more competitive, self-taught skills and experience have become increasingly valuable across the globe, and programming languages are no exception. In fact, our latest research found that thousands of individuals are looking to teach themselves... Read More

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Understanding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Long-standing information security best practices, frameworks, and regulations are a reliable means for ensuring that networks are resilient, and information remains secure. Still, oftentimes organizations and individuals will have their own interpretation of such security practices but that may... Read More

How to configure the NCSC password list in AD

Passwords are one of the weakest links when it comes to ensuring that your environment is secure.  Traditional user accounts and the associated passwords have long been the default security mechanism found in most environments.  With the very advanced... Read More

Bulk Modify Active Directory User Attributes

How to bulk modify Active Directory user attributes

Active Directory attributes often contain a wealth of information about users, including their phone numbers, department, location, and much more. Even so, this information is only valid if it is kept up-to-date. Sometimes this means updating an individual attribute,... Read More

Finding Active Directory passwords set to never expire

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