Windows Active Directory for IT Security Adepts

About this course

Active Directory is the most critical application for the majority of enterprises. It allows its administrators to manage easily and centrally the entire set of users, define their access to network resources and configure the computers they work on. Unfortunately, this powerful tool, being called the “keys to the kingdom”, is a very attractive target of cyber-attacks. This is the reason why IT security specialists should take into account this directory service.Gain hands-on knowledge that is applicable to real-world environments about threats, methods of detecting attacks and how to prevent them.Learn how Active Directory works and what possibilities it offers, and how Kerberos worksBe aware what is the attacker’s perspective and how attackers utilize Active Directory features to take advantage over IT security specialistsDiscern opportunities of reconnaissance of the infrastructure that Active Directory creates to attackers and what you can do to improve securityConfigure Active Directory policies related to user accounts to hinder attacksDetect and limit password sprayingIdentify a Kerberoast attack and what threats it carriesLearn what countermeasures you can take to prevent a Kerberoast attackUnderstand how LAPS works and how it can help you with secure password managementIncreasingly desirable cyber security skills at your fingertipsDespite the existence of many good sources of knowledge about Active Directory security, most of them take the perspective of offensive security representatives, mainly pentesters and red team members. We noticed the gap regarding materials created for blue teamers and decided to fill it with a course fully oriented towards people responsible for recognizing and counteracting cyber-attacks, and maintaining the availability and