A.10. Directory Services Protection
As a network user, there is not much you can do to improve or change the security of the directory services deployed. However, you can ensure that you don't become a tool for an attacker bent on compromising your organization's security:
Ensure that your client is using the most secure form of authentication encryption supported by both your client and the authentication servers.
Use encrypted software and protocols whenever possible, even for internal communications.
Change your password according to the company's password policy.
Use a 16+ character password that is unique for each account.
Never write your password down, or if you do, divide it up into several pieces and store each in a different secure location ...
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