Domain Security 

The Windows domain adds a layer of access and application security within a network.  

A domain is defined as a group of computers that are part of a network and share a common directory database. This database is housed on a server that is referred to as a domain controller. In order to log on to a domain, both the computer and user must have an account in the domain database. Networking resources are centrally allocated and administered by the Domain Administrator.

Beginning Domain Security

Domain security starts with the workstation, which must have a domain account to login. Workstation security should include a personal firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware that are regularly updated.

For laptops, tablets and other workstations that are portable or could be removed, we also install the LoJack application. This software assists law enforcement in recovering any stolen hardware by determining its physical location when it is connected to the Internet. It also protects critical information by making it unavailable to anyone who has the computer after it is reported stolen.

Workstation logins can be done by password, biometric readers that use thumbprints, card readers or a combination of the above. 

The Domain Controller

A domain controller is a server on which the Active Directory operating system directory service is installed and operating. It hosts the data store for objects and interoperates with other domain controllers to ensure that an originating change to an object replicates correctly across all other domain controllers.

A domain has built-in groups; these groups are defined by Microsoft and created within the domain during installation. For example, built-in groups include the Domain Users, Domain Computers, and Domain Administrators groups. By default, the Domain Users group includes all users who are defined in the domain.

A domain controller accepts authentication requests on behalf of the machines that have chosen to trust it.

A domain controller can have peers within the domain. These peers are other servers that also have been configured to host this account database. Any server participating in the domain as a domain controller may or may not allow changes; the configuration is a choice of the administrator.

When a change is allowed, the servers replicate the change so that all domain controllers have the same information.

From PC security to fully integrated enterprise security, Miner Miracles LTD can review your needs, provide and install the correct system, monitor its operation, provide the required maintenance, and assist users with 24/7 help desk assistance.

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