Recorded:    October 15th | 2025      Attend

Active Directory (AD), Windows Server, and the threat landscape have all evolved. Has your approach kept pace?

Since Microsoft updated replication in Windows Server 2003, AD has gained powerful security and management enhancements. Yet many organizations still manage it as if little has changed.

In 2025, as Windows Server 2025 rolls out, relying on outdated AD practices puts your organization at risk. Microsoft is steadily enforcing stricter security defaults, while modern ransomware campaigns continue to target AD as a prime entry point. Falling behind means disruption and exposure.

This webinar will share practical steps you can take immediately to modernize AD management and strengthen your security posture, including:

• Proven approaches for streamlining directory management and reducing complexity
• How to detect and remediate common AD misconfigurations before attackers exploit them
• Practical strategies to harden AD security and monitor for suspicious activity
• Steps to align directory management with compliance and governance requirements

Speakers

Sander Berkouwer, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Technological developments around Active Directory, Entra, and identity management are evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. Keeping up with these changes is a minor challenge compared to my real goal: ensuring that people can actually use these technologies in their everyday lives. I believe IT should not be an obstacle, but rather a gateway to endless possibilities. My multiple recognitions as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Veeam Vanguard, and VMware vExpert, along with extensive certifications, help me along the way. Thanks to my direct connection with product teams, my knowledge is always up to date, and I can provide swift feedback and support.

Darryl G. Baker is a Senior Solutions Architect at Netwrix and a recognized authority in Identity and Active Directory security. With over 20 years of experience in information security, systems architecture, and military leadership, Darryl specializes in securing enterprise environments including Active Directory, Azure, and identity management platforms by identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attack scenarios, and implementing customized remediation strategies.His focus areas include vulnerability assessments, identity threat detection and response, and adversarial attack simulations. Darryl has helped organizations significantly reduce their attack surface and achieve compliance with standards such as NIST and ISO 27001, ultimately strengthening their overall security posture.