Security Guardian - Tier Zero Classification (4379877)

A Senior Security Solutions Consultant at Quest Software, discusses the Quest on Demand Security Guardian's management of Tier 0 objects in Active Directory. The video covers how to certify and assess these critical objects, which include domain controllers, privileged service accounts, and group policies that can impact security. He emphasizes the importance of governance and visibility in managing these objects to prevent security vulnerabilities.

He explains that Tier 0 objects are those with direct or indirect administrative control over Active Directory and should be monitored closely. The process involves identifying, certifying, and protecting these objects to ensure they are not exploited by attackers. He also highlights the need for organizations to manually add specific objects to their Tier 0 list based on their unique environments.

The video provides guidance on using the Security Guardian product to filter, certify, and enable protection for Tier 0 objects, ensuring that only authorized changes are made.  He concludes by encouraging teams to systematically review and manage their Tier 0 objects to enhance security and reduce potential risks.