IT-Grundschutz

Active Directory Service Recovery Mode (DSRM)

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Learn about Active Directory Service Recovery Mode (DSRM) - a critical but often overlooked feature of Active Directory. This article highlights the importance of DSRM, how it works, and the risks associated with unauthorised access. It also presents best practices for handling and changing DSRM passwords. Finally, it discusses the role of DSRM in the context of IT baseline protection. A must read for any administrator who wants to manage their Active Directory database securely and efficiently.

Learn about Active Directory Service Recovery Mode (DSRM) – a critical but often overlooked feature of Active Directory. This article highlights the importance of DSRM, how it works, and the risks associated with unauthorised access. It also presents best practices for handling and changing DSRM passwords. Finally, it discusses the role of DSRM in the context of IT baseline protection. A must read for any administrator who wants to manage their Active Directory database securely and efficiently.

What is the German IT baseline protection (IT-Grundschutz)?

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IT Security, Cyber Security, image on the topic of IT security that features a lock at the center of the image as a central symbol for protection and security. Surround the lock with circuitry and electronic components in the background to establish a connection to the digital world and technology.

The German IT-Grundschutz forms the basis for IT security in Germany and is internationally recognised. This is a collection of recommendations that help IT systems to be protected against security threats. In this blog article, I would like to take a closer look at the origin, international acceptance and structure of the German IT-Grundschutz.