Case Study: a healthcare services company streamlines Active Directory with Stealthbits

Building an Active Directory Workflow from the Ground Up

A leading healthcare services company faced significant security and operational risks due to an overly complex and bloated Active Directory environment. This was a direct result of rapid growth through acquisitions, which left their small IT team managing multiple domains, excessive admin accounts, and redundant groups. They engaged Stealthbits for its Professional Services and AD Assessment tool, knowing they needed expert consultation to build a secure foundation.

Stealthbits implemented a comprehensive solution, first using its tools to analyze the environment and then developing a prioritized 10-step cleanup plan. The process included cleaning up the existing AD, training the customer's team, and establishing new workflows for provisioning and maintenance. The measurable results included identifying that the AD object count was four times larger than necessary and addressing the security problem of having over 150 admin accounts for only 4,000 users. The engagement was so successful that the documentation created became a model for future Stealthbits service deliveries.