1、Research ReportThis report has been compiled using a combination of publicly available data and data collected from Lepide Risk Assessments.Learn more about LepideInternet with solid fillThe State of Active Directory Security:Key Risks to Monitor for 2026https:/ IntroductionThe threats organizations
2、 face in 2026 have changed considerably from even a couple of years ago.Active Directory(AD)has and still is,one of the most overlooked areas of cybersecurity.AD is the central part of identity and access management where users are authenticated and permissions to systems are established.As a result
3、,AD is often the subject of scrutiny by attackers who are trying to exploit misconfigurations,excessive permissions and visibility gaps.In this report,we will discuss the current state of AD security and point out the top risks organizations will need to address in the upcoming year in order to avoi
4、d making the headlines.We will explore 10 risk factors related to AD security such as admin users,inactive accounts,permission changes and failed logons.We provide insights into the associated risks for each,along with recent data and analysis from experts.We also provide recommendations for remedia
5、ting those areas of risk.As the CEO of Lepide,a company committed to helping organizations secure their most valuable digital assets,I believe that understanding and proactively addressing the security gaps in Active Directory is essential for maintaining the integrity of your IT environment.The ins
6、ights in this report will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to fortify your Active Directory infrastructure and protect your organization from the ever-growing range of cyber threats.Aidan SimisterCEO,LepideAbout this reportThe goal of this report is to help identify ten important,measur