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phishing and ransomware. But not only does it halt outside attackers, it can monitor and audit everyone
on the network and attribute network activity back to each user, which many regulations like SOX, PCI
DSS and more are beginning to get hot on.

The one thing to take away from this article is that Windows Active Directory on its own is not an effective
way to manage users on your corporate network. Your data and networks are far too valuable to be put at
risk by systems that weren’t designed with access security in mind. Third-party tools are the key.

About The Author

François Amigorena is the founder and CEO of
IS Decisions, a provider of infrastructure and
security management software solutions for
Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.

IS Decisions offers solutions for user-access

control, file auditing, server and desktop
reporting, and remote installations.

Its customers include the FBI, the United Nations
and Barclays who rely on IS Decisions to prevent
security breaches; ensure compliance with major
regulations; such as SOX, FISMA and HIPAA;

quickly respond to IT emergencies; and save
time and money for the IT department.

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