I often say that information security starts with identity management and identity management starts with Active Directory. So it stands to reason that security and Active Directory are inexplicably tied together , bonded for life if you will. While every organization takes a different approach to security...
Here's an interesting take on the threat from insiders - not that they are malicious, but rather just not that bothered with security risks. In this case it's a study showing that many IT administrators are unconcerned about the risk of former employees attacking their organization. (I supposed...
One of the big problems (sadly) facing a lot of companies in these turbulent times is how to securely de-provision employees. Layoffs are an ugly thing, but what can make them a whole lot uglier is if the ex-employees leave a little parting gift for everyone else, as happened recently at Fannie Mae....