Microsoft is making LDAP Signing the default setting for domain controllers in Server 2025, which means it will require signing unless explicitly disabled. Many organizations still lack these important security configurations, which raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities in their Active Directory environments. Auditing is essential to determine whether enabling these settings will disrupt operations; monitoring Event ID 2889 for LDAP Signing and Event IDs 3074 and 3075 for LDAP Channel Binding can help track configuration issues. LDAP Channel Binding and LDAP Signing are distinct but related features aimed at securing LDAP communication. Channel Binding ties the TLS connection to the application layer, generating a unique channel binding token to prevent relay attacks. This feature should be implemented alongside LDAP Signing, which ensures the integrity of LDAP communications. Organizations need to configure Group Policy settings to enable these features, ideally aiming for the "Always" option for channel binding while starting with "When Supported" for testing purposes. Microsoft's August 2023 update introduced additional Event IDs to monitor channel binding failures for Server 2019 and 2022, streamlining the process of tracking compliance. Despite ongoing discussions about enforcing these settings since 2020, adoption remains low, highlighting a gap in awareness and implementation among IT professionals. As LDAP vulnerabilities continue to be exploited, organizations must prioritize these configurations to protect their systems effectively.