service account best practices

Service account best practices on Windows Server involve securing credentials and managing permissions to reduce attack surfaces. Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) in Windows Server 2025 improve security by automating password management and limiting exposure, but they also introduce new risks that require continuous monitoring. Key practices include using managed service accounts over traditional ones, applying least-privilege principles, and auditing account usage. This tag covers discussions on dMSAs, Active Directory security, and strategies to protect service accounts from credential theft and misuse in enterprise IT environments.