ACTIVE DIRECTORY AUDIT
Active Directory audit: find the paths to a domain controller before an attacker does
An Active Directory security audit run by specialists in AD attacks. We map escalation paths to Domain Admin and point out the misconfigurations that open the way to taking over the entire network.
WHY IT MATTERS
Whoever takes over Active Directory takes over the whole organization
Active Directory is the heart of most corporate networks. Almost every serious internal attack sooner or later targets the domain, because taking the controller means control of every workstation, account and piece of data.
The problem is that over the years AD accumulates permissions, delegations and exceptions nobody remembers. The audit maps the real escalation paths the way an attacker does and shows which small mistakes combine into a route to Domain Admin.
WHAT WE CHECK
A full picture of domain security
We run the audit from an attacker’s perspective but translate the result into concrete, achievable fixes.
OUR APPROACH
We look at AD through an attacker’s eyes, not just an admin’s
A list of single misconfigurations says little. What matters is how those mistakes combine into an attack path. So we map the real escalation routes rather than just flagging isolated settings.
We describe every path concretely and show which step is cheapest to break. You get not hundreds of warnings but priorities: what to close first to cut off the most dangerous routes to the domain.
CONTEXT
A foundation that supports compliance and resilience
A secure Active Directory underpins requirements on access control and resilience.
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
We work to recognized methodologies, not gut feeling
Every project is run by certified pentesters and based on public standards. That makes the result repeatable, auditable and comparable across vendors.
We share the full list of certifications and standards on request, together with a sample test scope.
HOW WE DO IT
An audit run in stages
EVIDENCE
Numbers behind every promise
Every test is run by certified pentesters, and we document the result with reproduction steps, evidence and a verified remediation path. Proof, not a promise.
KNOWLEDGE
An Active Directory security audit in practice
Why Active Directory is the number one target
Active Directory manages identity and access in most corporate Windows networks, so taking it over usually means taking over the whole organization. An attacker who gains control of the domain has access to almost everything.
That is why AD is the most common target after gaining initial access to the network. The audit shows how close a real attacker is to that goal and what stands in their way.
What we check in an AD audit
We analyze the domain configuration, permissions, privileged accounts, password policies and the escalation paths that can lead to domain control. We look for configuration flaws that are invisible day to day but become a highway in an attack.
We map the real attack paths, from an ordinary account to domain administrator privileges. We show not only individual flaws but how they combine into a chain leading to a full takeover.
The most common flaws that open the domain
Most often we find excessive permissions, forgotten privileged accounts, weak or shared passwords and delegations configured in a way that eases escalation. Each of these flaws looks harmless on its own.
The problem is that an attacker combines them into a coherent path. The audit breaks that path apart, pointing out which link to remove to close the entire attack route.
What you get and when to run the audit
You get a report with specific attack paths, a risk rating and remediation priorities, understandable to both administrators and decision makers. We highlight quick wins and changes that need a larger plan.
An AD audit is worth running periodically and after major changes to the permission structure, migrations or acquisitions. It is one of the most effective ways to limit the impact of a potential breach.
FAQ
Common questions
How is this different from an internal network test?
Is the audit safe for the domain?
Do you help implement fixes?
How often should the AD audit be repeated?
CASE STUDIES
Case studies in this area
REFERENCES
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