United Arab Emirates
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Active Directory Services
Active Directory controls who can sign in to what across most Windows networks. We design, clean up, secure and maintain Active Directory, and connect it to Microsoft Entra ID for organisations working across on-premise and cloud systems.
- Stale accounts and groups removed
- Admin access reduced and protected
- Hybrid sync with Entra ID
Active Directory services cover the design, clean-up, security and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, the directory that controls sign-in and permissions across most Windows networks. They include user and group tidy-ups, group policy, privileged account control, health checks and hybrid synchronisation with Microsoft Entra ID for organisations using Microsoft 365.
Active Directory ServicesActive Directory Services: what it involves
Active Directory tends to collect clutter. Accounts for staff who left years ago stay enabled, groups multiply with names nobody understands, too many people hold domain admin rights and group policies conflict. Each of these is a security risk, since attackers often target directories precisely because one weak account can lead to much wider access, and each one makes day-to-day administration slower.
We start with a health and security review of your domain controllers, replication, accounts, groups, permissions and policies. Then we clean up stale objects, restructure organisational units and groups so they match your business, reduce privileged access and tidy group policy. Where you use Microsoft 365, we configure hybrid sync with Entra ID. Ongoing administration can run through our service desk or tools such as ManageEngine ADManager Plus.
What we review
- 1Enabled accounts for people who have left
- 2Members of domain admin and other privileged groups
- 3Passwords that never expire on user and service accounts
- 4Group policy objects that conflict or do nothing
- 5Domain controller health, replication and backups
Our Active Directory Services scope
Active Directory health checks, clean-up, group policy and hybrid identity.
Domain controllers, replication and DNS reviewed.
Stale users, computers and groups found and removed.
Structure that reflects your departments and roles.
Admin rights reduced and admin accounts protected.
Policies tidied, documented and conflicts removed.
Sync with Microsoft Entra ID configured and monitored.
What you receive, and what shapes the cost
What you receive
- Active Directory health and security assessment
- Cleaned-up users, groups, computers and organisational units
- Reviewed group policies and tighter admin account controls
- Hybrid identity setup or review with Microsoft Entra Connect
- Documented joiner, mover and leaver procedures
What affects the cost
- Number of users, domains and sites
- Condition of the existing directory and group policies
- Whether hybrid identity with Microsoft Entra ID is needed
- Ongoing administration and monitoring requirements
Active Directory Services: project phases
- 01Assess
We review domain controllers, replication, accounts, groups and policies.
- 02Clean up
Stale accounts, unused groups and broken policies are removed with your approval.
- 03Secure
Admin accounts, password policy and monitoring are tightened.
- 04Maintain
We handle changes, health checks and user lifecycle tasks.
Common Active Directory Services mistakes
Every extra domain admin is a path to full control, so keep the group small and monitored.
Former staff accounts are a common entry point, so disable them promptly.
A single controller is a single point of failure for sign-in, so run at least two.
Recovering a damaged directory needs a working backup, so test restores.
Active Directory Services terms explained
- Domain controller
- A server that stores the directory and handles sign-in requests.
- Group policy
- Rules applied centrally to users and computers, such as password or desktop settings.
- Organisational unit
- A container in the directory used to group users and computers for management.
- Microsoft Entra Connect
- Microsoft's tool that syncs on-premises Active Directory identities to Microsoft Entra ID.
The difference you will notice
- 01Smaller attack surface
Fewer stale accounts and fewer people with admin rights.
- 02Easier administration
A clear structure that new admins can follow.
- 03Reliable sign-in
Healthy domain controllers and sync with the cloud.
Five steps from assessment to always-on support
- STEP 01Assess
We review your infrastructure, security posture, assets and support model, and agree priorities.
- STEP 02Design
A clear architecture and plan, with scope, timeline and a fixed quote before work starts.
- STEP 03Deploy
We supply, install, configure and migrate, then document everything we build.
- STEP 04Manage
Ongoing support, monitoring and maintenance under agreed SLAs.
- STEP 05Improve
Regular reviews, reports and recommendations as your business grows.
Active Directory Services in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Local offices in Ras Al Khaimah and Riyadh, remote support around the clock and on-site visits where your project needs them.
Active Directory Services in the UAE
Shyphan AI Technology LLC, RAK Free Trade Zone, Ras Al KhaimahUAE organisations often have an Active Directory set up years ago by different providers, with sites in several emirates and inconsistent naming. Cleaning it up and controlling admin accounts supports access-control duties under the UAE PDPL, and hybrid identity gives staff one login for on-site systems and Microsoft 365. We support the Emirates from our Ras Al Khaimah office, remotely around the clock and on site where needed.
- Data handled in line with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), and the separate DIFC and ADGM regimes where they apply.
Active Directory Services in Saudi Arabia
Shyphan AI Technologies LLC, Malaz, King Abdulaziz Road, RiyadhSaudi organisations with domain controllers in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province need healthy replication between sites and tight control over privileged accounts. Identity and access management is part of the NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls for the entities they cover, and the Saudi PDPL expects access to personal data to be limited to those who need it. Our Riyadh office leads this work in the Kingdom.
- Work aligned with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (SDAIA) and, for government and critical infrastructure, the NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls.
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Do we still need Active Directory with Microsoft 365?
Some organisations move fully to Entra ID, while others keep Active Directory for on-premise systems and sync it to the cloud. We help you decide.
Will a clean-up break anything?
We disable accounts and objects first and monitor for problems before deleting, so changes can be reversed if something depended on them.
Can you manage joiners and leavers?
Yes. Account creation and removal can run through our service desk, with automation where it suits your process.
Do you work with ManageEngine ADManager Plus?
Yes. We can deploy and configure it for reporting, delegation and automated user management.
Can you clean up Active Directory across our offices in the UAE?
Yes. We review accounts, groups and policies across all sites, agree changes with you, and apply them in stages with a rollback ready.
How do we know if our Active Directory has been compromised?
Warning signs include unknown admin accounts, unusual sign-in times and unexpected group policy changes, and a security assessment checks for these and recommends ongoing monitoring.
Do you provide Active Directory Services in Dubai and Riyadh?
Yes. We deliver Active Directory Services across the UAE from our Ras Al Khaimah office and across Saudi Arabia from our Riyadh office, with remote support 24/7 and on-site visits in cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam where your project needs them.
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