Today I am writing about Active Directory penetration Testing methodology, this is part of my study for CRTP by Pentester Academy. Active Directory is a service to manage corporate domains it can handle all types of Microsoft services and objects applying for permissions while handling…
Learn how to crack Active Directory Passwords using Hashcat Crack LM Hashs LM hash is used by Microsoft LAN manager used on old versions, which is totally insecure. We can crack LM with hashcat using: How to prevent Windows from storing a LAN manager hash…
The Active Directory Pass the Hash (PtH) attack is a type of credential theft attack that allows an attacker to bypass authentication measures and gain unauthorized access to systems. In this attack, the attacker steals the hash of a user’s login credentials from one system…
Learn how to Improve Active Directory Security with Trimarc in-depth guide. We’ll navigate you through advanced strategies to keep your network safe, highlighting key policies, best practices, and tools that will strengthen your Active Directory framework. Experience substantial security improvements while mitigating risks associated with…
Active Directory Penetration Testing Initial Access Enumeration Gather information about the AD environment, such as domain names, subdomains, DNS records, and AD structure. Vulnerability Assessment Identify vulnerabilities in AD servers and associated systems using vulnerability scanning tools. Prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential…
Red Team Penetration Testing, often referred to as Red Teaming, is an advanced cybersecurity exercise that goes beyond traditional penetration testing. It involves a comprehensive attack simulation conducted by a team of experts who employ strategies and tactics to breach an organization’s security defenses. Red…
Auditing Active Directory (AD) is crucial for ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency within an organization. Below are best practices for auditing Active Directory effectively: 1. Define Audit Policy Goals Before initiating, clearly define what you aim to achieve through auditing, be it compliance, security…
Active Directory (AD) tools for Mac enable Mac users to integrate seamlessly into a Windows Active Directory environment. These tools, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop and third-party applications like Jamf Pro, provide functionalities for user authentication, resource access, and system management. With these tools, administrators…
Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) can be a target for attackers due to its role in managing user access to various applications. What is AD FS? Here’s a breakdown of potential attacks and how to mitigate them: Attack Types: For additional resources, you can…
Startup folder Copy payload to startup folder SharpPersist Registry keys Query and set reg key Can use HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run or HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce Cleanup reg delete “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run” /v MSUpdate /f Launch programs or set folder items SharpPersist Scheduled task Create, Query and run task Create task the user session is idle for…