How to Secure Domain Controller/DHCP/DNS Servers

lalajee 1,811 Reputation points
2023-03-20T14:01:37.2533333+00:00

Hi,

I need to secure DC/DHCP/DNS server.

What is the best practice to do this.

E.g. allow RDP session from Jump box

What ports needs to be open for clients?

Should it be lock on Server Subnet?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-20T14:07:58.2933333+00:00

    Some ideas here.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/plan/security-best-practices/securing-domain-controllers-against-attack

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