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# Four Things to Consider with Active Directory Protection 

## Four Things to Consider with Active Directory Protection

Active Directory’s critical role comes with significant vulnerability. How confident are you in your Active Directory security?

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Beyond backups: The new frontier of Active Directory defense Your Active Directory holds the keys to your entire IT infrastructure –and cybercriminals know it.

50% of organizations experienced an Active Directory attack in the last two years. Traditional methods of managing and protecting AD often fall short. **1**

Four Things to Consider with Active Directory Protection is your essential guide to securing this critical component of your IT infrastructure. Inside, you’ll uncover:

- Why frequent, automated backups are crucial for your Active Directory

- The pros and cons of building your own AD protection solution vs. using enterprise-grade options

- How granular recovery can save you from a complete AD rebuild

- Why Active Directory is a prime target for ransomware attacks and how to defend against them

- Lastly, protect it all with single-solution, multiplatform protection

Don’t wait for an AD breach to reveal your weak points. Download the eBook now and transform your Active Directory protection strategy.

*1 EMA Research Report – The Rise of Active Directory Exploits*

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