| name | cyber-configuring-active-directory-tiered-model |
| description | Implement Microsoft's Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) tiered administration model for Active Directory. Covers Tier 0/1/2 separation, privileged access workstations (PAWs), administrative f |
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| origin_frontmatter | name: configuring-active-directory-tiered-model | description: Implement Microsoft's Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) tiered | administration model for Active Directory. Covers Tier 0/1/2 separation, privileged | access workstations (PAWs), administrative f | domain: cybersecurity | subdomain: identity-access-management | tags: | - iam | - identity | - access-control | - active-directory | - tiered-model | - paw | - esae | version: '1.0' | author: mahipal | license: Apache-2.0 | ni |
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Configuring Active Directory Tiered Model
Overview
Implement Microsoft's Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) tiered administration model for Active Directory. Covers Tier 0/1/2 separation, privileged access workstations (PAWs), administrative forest design, authentication policy silos, and credential theft mitigation.
When to Use
- When deploying or configuring configuring active directory tiered model capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with identity access management concepts and tools
- Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
- Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
- Appropriate authorization for any testing activities
Objectives
- Implement comprehensive configuring active directory tiered model capability
- Establish automated discovery and monitoring processes
- Integrate with enterprise IAM and security tools
- Generate compliance-ready documentation and reports
- Align with NIST 800-53 access control requirements
Security Controls
| Control | NIST 800-53 | Description |
|---|
| Account Management | AC-2 | Lifecycle management |
| Access Enforcement | AC-3 | Policy-based access control |
| Least Privilege | AC-6 | Minimum necessary permissions |
| Audit Logging | AU-3 | Authentication and access events |
| Identification | IA-2 | User and service identification |
Verification