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[![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.08_Best-Practices-for-Building-a-Secure-New-Hire-Account-Activation-Workflow-1-e3df9fca.png)](/secure-new-hire-account-activation/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Best Practices for Building a Secure New-Hire Account Activation Workflow Onboarding is a uniquely high-risk process in that the IT department creates new identities and communicates with people who may not yet be fully embedded in ](/secure-new-hire-account-activation/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26985-identity-proofing-service-desk-codex.webp)](/identity-proofing-service-desk/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## The Death of Security Questions: Why Identity Proofing Is the Future of Service Desk Security Specops sponsored article explaining why service desk account recovery needs identity proofing instead of knowledge-based security questions. ](/identity-proofing-service-desk/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/featured_image.webp)](/active-directory-setup-tips/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Group Policy](/tag/group-policy/) * [Security](/tag/security/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) * [windows server](/tag/windows-server/) [ ## 7 Tips for an Efficient and Secure Active Directory Setup Learn 7 essential best practices for setting up an efficient and secure Active Directory environment, from planning your structure and applying least-privilege ](/active-directory-setup-tips/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26802_featured_image-scaled.jpg)](/fix-active-directory-weak-point-passwords/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## How to Fix Active Directory’s #1 Weak Point in 2026: Passwords It's 2026. Despite years of momentum around passwordless authentication, the reality in most enterprise environments is still the same: Active Directory ](/fix-active-directory-weak-point-passwords/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram8 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/featured_image-2-scaled.jpg)](/easyentra-look-hybrid-user-management-virtual/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Azure AD](/tag/azure-ad/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## EasyEntra: A Look at Hybrid User Management with Virtual Templates EasyEntra consolidates Active Directory and Entra ID management into a single interface. This hands-on review explores Virtual User Templates—a feature that standardizes user provisioning across hybrid environments. ](/easyentra-look-hybrid-user-management-virtual/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image_2025-12-08_135610968.png)](/specops-mfa-windows-login/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [MFA](/tag/mfa/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Active Directory: Add MFA to Windows with Specops Secure Access Learn how to deploy Specops Secure Access to add multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Windows logins and Remote Desktop connections in Active Directory environments. ](/specops-mfa-windows-login/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/91e5abb1-5bca-4958-a9f1-0f203a8938f7.png)](/block-passwords-active-directory/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [InfoSec](/tag/infosec/) * [Password Management](/tag/password-management/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## How to Block Known Bad Active Directory Passwords In this article, we will explore why and how to block the use of certain passwords for Active Directory user accounts. In an Active Directory environment, ](/block-passwords-active-directory/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram8 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/active-directory-password-audit-autumn.png)](/active-directory-security-audit/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Boost your Active Directory Security with this Free Audit Scan your Active Directory passwords for strength and find weaknesses with a free Specops audit. ](/active-directory-security-audit/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram3 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/3a4691e2-91b3-4636-9cb3-d9533534df57.png)](/helpdesk-social-engineering-specops/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Fortifying the Frontline: Protecting Helpdesks from Social Engineering Helpdesks are prime targets for social engineering. Specops Secure Service Desk ensures only verified users gain access, stopping attackers at the source. ](/helpdesk-social-engineering-specops/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/enzoicfeaturedimage.jpg)](/enzoic-for-active-directory/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Enzoic](/tag/enzoic/) * [Product Review](/tag/product-review/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Enzoic for Active Directory: Enhanced Password Security In this ATA Learning product review, learn if and how Enzoic for Active Directory protects monitored entities from compromised passwords! ](/enzoic-for-active-directory/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek7 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cyber-essentials-1.jpg)](/cyber-essentials/) * [Security](/tag/security/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Staying Certified with the Updated NCSC Cyber Essentials Learn how to stay secure and certified with the newly updated NCSC Cyber Essentials certification in this ATA Learning article! ](/cyber-essentials/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek4 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/uberAgentGraphicCompressed.jpg)](/uberagent/) * [Endpoint Management](/tag/endpoint-management/) * [Product Review](/tag/product-review/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) * [uberAgent](/tag/uberagent/) [ ## uberAgent: In-Depth User Experience & Security Analytics In this ATA Learning product review, discover if uberAgent lives up to it’s promise of in-depth user experience and security analytics tracking! ](/uberagent/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek9 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4K-Logo-1-Large.png)](/3cx-live-chat/) * [3CX](/tag/3cx/) * [Product Review](/tag/product-review/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) * [Wordpress](/tag/wordpress/) [ ## 3CX Live Chat: Enhance Customer Support for Your Website In this review, learn if the 3CX Live Chat product helps you connect to your online customers quickly and easily! ](/3cx-live-chat/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek6 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dont-be-a-Blockbuster.-Embrace-the-Digital-Employee.jpg)](/dont-be-a-blockbuster-embrace-the-digital-employee/) * [1E](/tag/1e/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Don’t be a Blockbuster. Embrace the Digital Employee Don’t be a Blockbuster and get caught slacking with your digital employee experience. ](/dont-be-a-blockbuster-embrace-the-digital-employee/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram2 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Are-you-a-Digital-Employee-Experience-trailblazer.jpg)](/are-you-a-digital-employee-experience-trailblazer/) * [1E](/tag/1e/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Are you a Digital Employee Experience trailblazer? Monitor and make your digital employee experience a priority ASAP ](/are-you-a-digital-employee-experience-trailblazer/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram2 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Stop-the-Confusion-Keep-End-Users-Secure-with-Strong-Passwords.jpg)](/strong-passwords/) * [Security](/tag/security/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Stop the Confusion: Keep End Users Secure with Strong Passwords Utilize the best practices of 2022 to create strong passwords and policies with recently updated NIST guidelines and enforce them with Specops Password Policy! ](/strong-passwords/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek6 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PingPlotter-Network-Troubleshooting-from-Within.jpg)](/pingplotter/) * [Networking](/tag/networking/) * [PingPlotter](/tag/pingplotter/) * [Product Review](/tag/product-review/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## PingPlotter: Network Troubleshooting from Within Discover the root of network instability with this product review of PingPlotter Cloud and see if and how PingPlotter Cloud can work for you! ](/pingplotter/) [![Adam Listek Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f08b754bc0dce1c76685f6afa93185ecfb6f861fd14f993286e06bba69eaeb8b?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Listek7 min. read ](/author/alistek/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A-Great-Digital-Employee-Experience-Keeps-Employees.jpg)](/a-great-digital-employee-experience-keeps-employees/) * [1E](/tag/1e/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## A Great Digital Employee Experience Keeps Employees Snacks and free drinks in the office aren’t enough. 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