Security assessment: Remove unnecessary replication permissions for Microsoft Entra Connect AD DS Connector Account

Implementation Effort: Medium: Customer IT and Security Operations teams need to drive projects to review and adjust permissions for the AD DS Connector accounts.

User Impact: Medium: Action can be taken by administrators, users don’t have to be notified.

Overview

This documentation outlines the steps to remove unnecessary replication permissions for the Microsoft Entra Connect AD DS Connector account. It is crucial for minimizing the potential attack surface in hybrid environments where Password Hash Sync is not configured. This aligns with the Zero Trust framework by ensuring that permissions are tightly controlled and only necessary privileges are granted.

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Remove unnecessary replication permissions for Microsoft Entra Connect AD DS Connector Account