Why Active Directory remains a popular target for attackers and what to do about it [Q&A]

Microsoft Active Directory (AD) turned 25 earlier this year -- remarkable longevity in the technology world. It’s the identity backbone for more than 80 percent of enterprises, meaning a breach could be catastrophic. We spoke to Sean Deuby, principal technologist at Semperis, to look at the top considerations for protecting AD for the future, as most organizations he talks to have no plans to move on from the aging technology. BN: What makes AD such a foundational technology and how has its role evolved over the past two and a half decades? SD: Active Directory enables centralized authentication and authorization,… [Continue Reading]