IT security in practice: mastering challenges & optimizing data protection processes

data structures and authorization management

• Over the years, many IT structures develop into a chaotic system with deeply nested folders and inefficient authorizations.
• Unstructured data that accumulates over the years not only leads to inefficient work, but also increases the security risk.
• The administration and control of authorizations becomes more complex and error-prone as the amount and depth of data increases.

The importance of flat structures

• A clear, flat and well-thought-out structure of folders and permissions makes administration easier and reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
• Permissions should ideally be granted at the top level to minimize complexity.
• Structures with deep directory hierarchies are not only inefficient, but also difficult to audit and maintain.

Strategies for optimizing and cleaning data

• Companies should develop a clear data exit strategy to perform regular cleanups.
• The use of analysis tools such as migRaven enables the identification of outdated, unused or duplicate data and group permissions.
• A structured cleanup process not only provides greater clarity, but also helps ensure compliance with requirements.

Active Directory and group management

• In addition to file systems, Active Directory structures are often highly nested and difficult to oversee.
• A conscious reduction of group nesting (maximum 2-3 levels) facilitates administration and increases security.
• By introducing prefixes and suffixes in group and directory names, transparency is increased and traceability is improved.

Use of migRaven for automation and optimization

• With migRaven, authorization and data structures can be analyzed, optimized and restructured.
• The tool supports the implementation of cleanup concepts by identifying outdated data and automated archiving and deletion processes.
• Companies can migrate in a targeted manner and create new, optimized structures without complex manual processes.

And finally ...

The webinar impressively demonstrated that structured authorization management and data cleansing are essential components of a secure and efficient IT infrastructure. Companies benefit not only from increased security but also from significant time savings and more efficient workflows.