The slide's main title is "Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation and Security Modernization," focusing on integrating and updating these identity management systems for enhanced security. Its subtitle, "Discovery, Design, and Implementation Roadmap," outlines a structured plan for assessing, planning, and executing the consolidation process.

Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation and Security Modernization

Discovery, Design, and Implementation Roadmap

Source: Discovery, Design, and Implementation Roadmap. Overview of modernizing AD with Entra ID for unified, secure identity. Scope: 265 endpoints, around 60 servers.

The project overview slide outlines a scope involving 265 endpoints and 60 servers, with the primary objective of modernizing and consolidating Active Directory using Entra ID. It highlights key outcomes including unified identity management, enhanced security measures, and alignment with Zero Trust principles.

Project Overview

• Scope: 265 endpoints and 60 servers
• Objective: Modernize and consolidate Active Directory with Entra ID
• Key Outcome: Unified identity management
• Key Outcome: Enhanced security measures
• Key Outcome: Alignment with Zero Trust principles

This section header slide introduces Phase 1 of the Active Directory and Entra ID consolidation and security modernization process, titled "Discovery & Assessment" as section 01. It focuses on evaluating the current AD architecture, security baselines, and licensing to develop a comprehensive modernization roadmap.

Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation and Security Modernization

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Phase 1 – Discovery & Assessment

Evaluating current AD architecture, security baselines, and licensing for modernization roadmap

Source: Project Presentation Outline

The Discovery Details slide outlines the process of assessing the Active Directory environment using tools like dcdiag, repadmin, netdom, and DNSLint to identify issues. It also covers generating key outputs such as health reports, GPO inventories, and licensing matrices, culminating in a comprehensive discovery report with prioritized remediation actions.

Discovery Details

• Assess AD environment using dcdiag, repadmin, netdom, and DNSLint tools.
• Generate outputs including health reports, GPO inventories, and licensing matrices.
• Deliver comprehensive discovery report with prioritized remediation actions.

Phase 2 of the project focuses on designing the target architecture by defining a unified Active Directory strategy, such as choosing between a single domain or multi-forest model, and establishing a consistent OU structure with GPO baselines. It also involves implementing a Privileged Access Tiering model (Tier 0/1/2) and standardizing IAM processes along with a governance framework.

Phase 2 – Target Architecture Design

• Define unified AD strategy: single domain vs. multi-forest model
• Establish OU structure and GPO baseline for consistency
• Implement Privileged Access Tiering (Tier 0/1/2) model
• Standardize IAM processes and governance framework

Source: Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation Project

The slide outlines Entra ID's modern identity architecture, focusing on lifecycle management for onboarding (Joiner), role changes (Mover), and offboarding (Leaver) with automated provisioning and immediate access revocation, alongside support for advanced authentication like FIDO2 keys, passkeys, and Microsoft Authenticator for MFA. It also covers Conditional Access policies with baseline protections and risk adaptations, plus Identity Protection features for detecting anomalies, enforcing MFA on risky sign-ins, and automatic remediation of compromised identities.

Entra ID Modern Identity Architecture

The slide on Network & Zero Trust Alignment outlines strategies to enhance security by consolidating domains in line with Zero Trust principles, implementing network segmentation, and enforcing least privilege access controls. It also covers establishing break-glass procedures for emergencies and deploying Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) for managing elevated privileges.

Network & Zero Trust Alignment

• Align domain consolidation with Zero Trust principles for robust security.
• Implement network segmentation and least privilege access controls.
• Establish break-glass access procedures for emergency scenarios.
• Deploy Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) for elevated privileges.

Source: Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation Project

Phase 3 of the project focuses on migration and implementation, starting with planning consolidation waves for users, computers, and servers in Active Directory. It also involves hardening Entra ID using conditional access and Defender tools, alongside implementing the Microsoft 365 security baseline that includes DLP and email protections.

Phase 3 – Migration & Implementation

• Plan AD consolidation waves for users, computers, and servers
• Harden Entra ID with conditional access and Defender tools
• Implement M365 security baseline including DLP and email protections

Source: Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation Project

The Migration Planning Details timeline outlines a structured rollout starting in Q1 2024 with preparation and testing, including protocols, rollback procedures, and stakeholder communications. It progresses through Q2's Wave 1 user migration for 100 endpoints with training and monitoring, Q3's Wave 2 for remaining computers and 60 servers with contingencies, and Q4's completion with KPI evaluation and full programs.

Migration Planning Details

Q1 2024: Preparation and Testing Phase Develop testing protocols, rollback procedures, and initial communication plans for stakeholders. Q2 2024: Wave 1: User Migration Rollout Migrate first wave of users (100 endpoints), conduct training sessions, and monitor initial KPIs. Q3 2024: Wave 2: Computers and Servers Phased migration of remaining computers and 60 servers, with contingency rollback options. Q4 2024: Completion and KPI Evaluation Finalize rollout, evaluate success metrics, and implement full communication and training programs.

The slide outlines key ROI benefits from infrastructure optimizations, including a 30% reduction in costs by eliminating AD domains and a 50% drop in security incidents through lower MSP overhead. It also highlights 20% savings from E5 license consolidation and a 25% productivity boost via simplified SSO and IAM processes.

ROI Calculation & Benefits

• 30%: Infrastructure Cost Reduction

From AD domain elimination

• 50%: Security Incident Reduction

Lower MSP overhead

• 20%: License Optimization Savings

E5 consolidation benefits

• 25%: Productivity Improvement

SSO and IAM simplification Source: Project Estimates

The slide presents a table of contents outlining the key sections of a project agenda focused on Active Directory modernization. It covers project overview and scope, discovery and assessment of current architecture, target architecture design with Entra ID and Zero Trust integration, migration and implementation planning, and benefits including ROI and next steps.

Table of Contents

1. Project Overview and Scope

Define scope, objectives, and key outcomes for modernization.

2. Discovery and Assessment Phase

Analyze current AD architecture, security, and licensing inventory.

3. Target Architecture Design

Plan unified AD, Entra ID, and Zero Trust alignment.

4. Migration and Implementation Plan

Outline phased rollout, testing, and security hardening steps.

5. Benefits, ROI, and Next Steps

Highlight cost savings, compliance, and validation actions. Source: Active Directory & Entra ID Consolidation Project

The slide summarizes a unified Active Directory and Entra ID ecosystem as a modern, secure identity framework that serves as the foundation for Zero Trust and cloud enablement. It closes with a message to secure the future through modern identity and a call-to-action to approve the modernization roadmap today.

Summary

Unified AD & Entra ID ecosystem. Modern, secure identity framework. Foundation for Zero Trust and cloud enablement.

Closing Message: Secure your future with modern identity.

Call-to-Action: Approve the roadmap to begin modernization today.