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Joiner, Mover, Leaver Checklist
Document the user lifecycle the way an SA corporate IAM team would on day one.
Group Policy Design for a Small Office
Design a clean Active Directory OU and Group Policy structure for a 50-user office.
Access Audit and Cleanup Plan
Plan a quarterly access review programme that survives an external audit.
Active Directory Domain Services & Identity Access Management
Identity is the security perimeter for enterprise IT networks. Enterprise recruiters evaluate candidates on Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design, Group Policy Object (GPO) configuration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML integration.
1. AD Organizational Unit & GPO Blueprint
Architectural blueprint detailing Organizational Unit (OU) structure, Group Policy enforcement, and domain trust relationships.
2. RBAC Privilege Matrix & Lifecycle Script
Privilege matrix and PowerShell script automating user onboarding, role-based group assignments, and offboarding deprovisioning.
3. Identity Audit & Access Review Log
Verification audit identifying inactive user accounts, stale passwords, and excessive domain admin privileges.
Frequently Asked Questions (Identity & Access Management)
What is the principle of least privilege in identity management?
Least privilege ensures users and service accounts are granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their specific job responsibilities.
How does Group Policy Object (GPO) precedence work?
GPOs process in LSMOU order: Local policy, Site level, Domain level, and Organizational Unit (OU) level, where later processed policies override earlier ones unless enforced.
What is the difference between Active Directory DS and Entra ID?
Active Directory DS is an on-premise LDAP/Kerberos directory service, whereas Entra ID (Azure AD) is a cloud-native identity service using modern protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
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