Active Directory Security Resources
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What is an Active Directory Security Assessment?
Learn what an Active Directory security assessment covers, how it differs from standard penetration tests, and why identity-first testing matters for domain takeover prevention.
Internal Pentest vs Active Directory Security Assessment
Understand the differences between a standard internal penetration test and an identity-focused AD assessment, and when each approach makes sense.
Active Directory Hardening & Hygiene Checklist
A practical checklist to reduce identity-driven attack paths across Active Directory.
What is an Active Directory Security Assessment?
Learn what an Active Directory security assessment covers, how it differs from standard penetration tests, and why identity-first testing matters for domain takeover prevention.
Internal Pentest vs Active Directory Security Assessment
Understand the differences between a standard internal penetration test and an identity-focused AD assessment, and when each approach makes sense.
Active Directory Hardening & Hygiene Checklist
A practical checklist to reduce identity-driven attack paths across Active Directory.
How Attackers Become Domain Admin
Understand the common attack paths from initial access to domain compromise: privilege escalation, lateral movement, and credential theft.
ADCS ESC1 and ESC4 Explained
Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services vulnerabilities: ESC1 and ESC4 attack techniques, how they work, and how to prevent them.
Top Active Directory Misconfigurations
Common AD misconfigurations that create attack paths: weak delegation, permissive ACLs, trust abuse, and GPO issues.
AD Permissions and ACLs Explained
How Active Directory permissions and Access Control Lists work, common misconfigurations, and how to audit them effectively.
KRBTGT Rotation: Why It Matters
Understanding the KRBTGT account, why regular password rotation is critical, and how to perform it safely without breaking authentication.
GPO Misconfigurations and Risk
Common Group Policy Object misconfigurations that create security risks: overly broad scope, permissive permissions, and legacy policies.
SMB and LDAP Signing: Why It Matters
Why SMB and LDAP signing are critical for preventing relay attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks in Active Directory environments.
Technical Deep Dives
Top Active Directory Misconfigurations
Common AD misconfigurations that create attack paths: weak delegation, permissive ACLs, trust abuse, and GPO issues.
How Attackers Become Domain Admin
Understand the common attack paths from initial access to domain compromise: privilege escalation, lateral movement, and credential theft.
ADCS ESC1 and ESC4 Explained
Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services vulnerabilities: ESC1 and ESC4 attack techniques, how they work, and how to prevent them.
Hardening and Hygiene
Active Directory Hardening & Hygiene Checklist
A practical checklist to reduce identity-driven attack paths across Active Directory.
AD Permissions and ACLs Explained
How Active Directory permissions and Access Control Lists work, common misconfigurations, and how to audit them effectively.
GPO Misconfigurations and Risk
Common Group Policy Object misconfigurations that create security risks: overly broad scope, permissive permissions, and legacy policies.
SMB and LDAP Signing: Why It Matters
Why SMB and LDAP signing are critical for preventing relay attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks in Active Directory environments.
KRBTGT Rotation: Why It Matters
Understanding the KRBTGT account, why regular password rotation is critical, and how to perform it safely without breaking authentication.
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Our Active Directory security assessment identifies misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and attack chains in your environment.