Domain Trust

Definitions

1. A configured relationship that allows identities from one domain or forest to be recognized and authorized in another. Domain trusts simplify administration, but if mismanaged they can also create large lateral-movement paths for attackers.

   In plain English: A relationship that lets one domain accept identities from another.

   Example: "The subsidiary trust turned a single compromise into a broader risk because the domain trust was too permissive."

Related Terms

• Authentication
• OAuth 2.0 Flow
• IAM
• JWT Claims
• SSO
• Biometric Authentication
• Cross-Forest Attack
• Domain Admin
• Domain Controller