Episode 84: User Account Security — Roles, Groups, and Permissions

Certified - CompTIA Server+ Audio Course

This episode focuses on managing user accounts to enforce security policies and maintain proper access control within server environments. We explain how to assign users to groups, apply role-based permissions, and ensure the principle of least privilege is maintained. The discussion also covers auditing account activities and enforcing password policies to reduce the risk of compromise.

Examples include configuring administrative roles in a Windows Server domain or limiting service accounts to only the permissions necessary for their function. Troubleshooting considerations address resolving locked accounts, identifying privilege escalation attempts, and cleaning up inactive accounts to reduce attack surfaces. Understanding account security management prepares candidates to implement robust access controls in both the exam and professional settings. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.