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12. Domain Controller:

Additional Sources

Top 10 Dangerous DNS Attacks Types and The Prevention Measures | Overview of DNS | DNS Record Types

Topic

Windows Domains, or how to isolate your computer by messing with group policies.

Prompts:

What is a Windows Domain and How Does It Affect My PC?

1. Explain the role of a Domain Controller?

• They manage user accounts, passwords, and system settings

2. What is the benefit of being able to login with the same username and password on any computer joined to the domain? What are the security risks?

• SSO provides convenience and seamless access across domain-joined computers. One Security risk is that they are a potential single point of failure if the username and password are compromised

3. Describe how group policies are used in domains?

• Group policies are used to manage/enforce specific settings and configurations on all computers within the domain.

4. In what other ways can you think of that domains could be used beyond what was presented in the reading?

• They could also compartmentalize work centers for easier monitoring and auditing of network activities.

Things I want to know more about:

• What sort of policies does linux offer that provide the same services?