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# Security

These pages help you to reduce risk and mitigate threats to directory service security.

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#### [Threats](threats.html)

Understand security threats.

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#### [Authentication](auth.html)

Enforce secure authentication.

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#### [Cryptographic Keys](pki.html)

Manage certificates and keys.

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#### [Connections](connections.html)

Secure network connections.

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#### [Passwords](passwords.html)

Store and manage passwords.

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#### [Data Encryption](data.html)

Protect data on disk.

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|   | Documentation on securing directory services can go wrong for many reasons, including at least the following:- The author fails to understand or to properly explain the subject.

- The reader fails to understand or to act on what is written.

- Bugs exist in the directory's security-related features.The authors aim to understand directory security features and issues before attempting to explain how to manage them.The reader would do well to gain grounding in securing services and systems, and in applying and designing processes that prevent or mitigate threats, before reading these pages with a critical eye, and a grain of salt. If you're getting started with security, familiarize yourself with the topic first. |