Configuring and securing action accounts
MDI action accounts are the backbone of automated responses within MDI. However, their effectiveness is deeply tied to how well they are configured and secured, or as per the default mode, impersonating the LocalSystem account of a domain controller. In this section, we will cover the foundational aspects of setting up these accounts, ensuring they are optimized for both security and functionality.
Before diving into the technicalities, let’s take a moment to understand what action accounts actually are and why they’re so crucial for us.
Understanding action accounts – what are they and why do they matter?
In simple terms, action accounts are specialized accounts used by MDI to perform responses in our Active Directory environment. These accounts operate with elevated privileges, making them powerful tools but also potential targets if not properly secured.
The supported actions that can be performed by action...
