Security News > 2021 > July > Week in review: How to improve your AD security posture, Patch Tuesday forecast

How to improve your organization's Active Directory security postureActive Directory, a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks, is most organizations' primary store for employee authentication and identity management, and controls which assets / applications / systems a user has access to.
This makes Active Directory a valuable target for attackers and spur organizations to improve its security.
How can a business ensure the security of their supply chain?The reality is that supply chain attacks are not going away.
3 tips for balancing data security and usabilityOrganizations have many challenges when it comes to cybersecurity, and one that is top of mind for many is striking the right balance between the usability of data and upholding the proper security of that data.
Reviewing your approach now should help you spot any areas where you can continue to improve and move toward a zero-trust security model.
Buyer's guide: Questions to ask when evaluating third-party security management platformsA comprehensive third-party security program can align your vendor's security with your internal security controls and risk appetite.
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