3 Simple Ways to Drastically Cut-Down Active Directory Administration Costs

More often than not, organizations fail to keep track of users who fail to log in to their resources. The common misconception is that since the users have failed to log in to the network, they wouldn’t have access to the network resources, and therefore pose no threat to the organization.

It’s vital to note that login irregularities and failures are both excellent indicators of compromise. A quick analysis into the failed login patterns can help you:

Gauge the effectiveness of password management policies A very high count in login failures might be an indication that the password hygiene policies are just too stringent and ambitious. Monitoring failed login attempts helps organizations gauge and refine AD password management policies to prevent needless account lockouts without compromising their network security.

Find careless employees who frequently forget their passwords Track login attempts to find employees who are negligent in managing their passwords and put your whole organization at risk. Conduct regular security awareness training sessions to educate and caution your users about the consequences of violating the organization’s password policies and reset procedures.