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RE: Windows Active Directory Domains
From: Michael Sturtz <Michael.Sturtz () PACCAR com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2014 14:18:06 +0000
Having a separate AD forest gives the illusion of additional security. It is not more secure. All people in the same organization should be in the same AD forest. Protecting HR data can and should be done at the server level and with modern Windows servers configured properly can not only prevent unwanted access you can also audit that access in a central location such as a command center. Having a separate forest greatly complicates your design and could actually weaken the security of the HR data. If you want more information feel free to PM me. Thanks, Michael -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of joeb1kenobe () gmail com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 1:48 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Windows Active Directory Domains I have a scenario where I am trying to evaluate the security benefits of an Active Directory domain structure. We will call the company XYX Inc. They have an AD Forest/Domain for general users. They also have a separate AD Forest/Domain for their HR Users that is behind a firewall. The claim is that the separate forests with a one way trust provides the necessary security to protect the HR Information. My thinking is that having the users/servers in the same forest would provide additional benefit of ease of use for the technical team. Using the already existing firewall, separate the servers behind the firewall for the needed protection of HR files. Before I make a recommendation of one way or the other, I wanted to elicit the ideas of others who may have seen similar situations. Thanks Joe Brown ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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