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Directory Services

Identity platforms like Active Directory or Entra ID that manage users and permissions. Directory services are a primary control point for privileged access and should be managed through cybersecurity services.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

Directory Services directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around Directory Services causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because Directory Services is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties Directory Services to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage Directory Services in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

Next step

Share your current challenges and we'll tailor a plan that meets compliance, security, and uptime targets.

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Related terms

Shadow ITPrivileged Access Management (PAM)Attack SurfaceRisk ScoreBackup Immutability

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