What is an Active Directory for IT and Cybersecurity

Active Directory (AD) is a database and set of services that connect users with the network resources they need to get their work done.

The database (or directory) contains critical information about your environment, including what users and computers there are and who’s allowed to do what in your environment, including their permissions.

The services control much of the activity that goes on in your IT environment. In particular, they make sure each person is who they claim to be (authentication), usually by checking the user ID and password they enter, and allow them to access only the data they’re allowed to use (authorization).

Alexander Poizner, CEO of Parabellyx Cybersecurity discusses what Active Directory means to your organization.