Active Directory – Password Policies , Master Password Policies in Active Directory.
Course Description
Password security is one of the most critical aspects of securing Active Directory, yet many IT professionals struggle with understanding how password policies actually work. A misconfigured policy can lead to weak security, increased attack risks, and compliance failures.
In this course, we explore password policies in Active Directory, including how to properly configure them, align with industry standards (CIS, NIST, Cybersecurity regulations and laws), and ensure compliance. We also cover the limitations of traditional GPO-based password policies and introduce Fine-Grained Password Policies (FGPP) for organizations needing multiple policies for different users or groups.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand how Active Directory enforces password policies and how they impact security.
- Learn the difference between GPO-based policies and Fine-Grained Password Policies (FGPP) for granular control.
- Explore security baselines from CIS, NIST, and cybersecurity regulations and laws to align your policies with best practices.
- Configure password length, expiration, complexity, and lockout policies effectively to prevent credential-based attacks.
This course is essential for IT admins, security professionals, and Windows engineers looking to enhance Active Directory security and implement password policies correctly.
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Who this course is for:
- Windows Administrators – Ensure secure password policies across your AD environment.
- Cybersecurity Engineers – Strengthen authentication security and prevent credential-based attacks.
- IT Security Professionals – Align AD password policies with compliance standards like CIS & NIST.
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialists – Implement Fine-Grained Password Policies (FGPP) for better access control.
- SOC Analysts & Blue Teamers – Detect and mitigate misconfigurations that could lead to security breaches.
