Guide
Active Directory Group Management Best Practices
This guide delivers practical guidance for managing Active Directory groups to maintain secure and efficient access control. It explains group types, scopes, and nesting strategies, along with best practices for naming, ownership, and lifecycle management. Emphasis is placed on accountability through audits, attestation, and automation. The guide also highlights the importance of removing unused groups and maintaining accurate membership. By improving governance and reducing complexity, organizations can enforce least privilege and minimize security risks tied to group sprawl.