AWS Identity and Access Management Course

Description

Attacking and Defending Active Directory Course

Attacking Defending Active Directory is a comprehensive cybersecurity course designed to teach professionals how to secure, exploit, and protect Active Directory environments. Whether you are a penetration tester, a system administrator, or a security engineer, this course equips you with both offensive and defensive skills to safeguard enterprise networks. With hands-on labs, real-world attack simulations, and proven defense strategies, you will master the art of identifying and mitigating security weaknesses in Active Directory systems.

Course Description

Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of most enterprise networks. This course dives deep into the structure, configuration, and security of AD environments. You’ll learn how attackers exploit domain trust, privilege escalation, and lateral movement while discovering how defenders can harden AD, detect intrusions, and respond effectively. Through guided labs and case studies, you’ll explore tools like BloodHound, Mimikatz, and PowerView to simulate real-world attacks — and more importantly, how to stop them.

The course also emphasizes modern defense techniques, such as monitoring with SIEM tools, implementing Group Policy best practices, and leveraging Windows Defender ATP. By the end, you’ll be able to design robust defense strategies and perform security assessments with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand Active Directory architecture and components.
• Perform common AD attacks, including Kerberoasting and Pass-the-Hash.
• Use BloodHound and PowerView for AD reconnaissance.
• Implement security hardening techniques for AD infrastructure.
• Detect and respond to intrusions using defensive tools.
• Apply Group Policy and privilege management best practices.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with PowerShell and networking fundamentals.
• A virtual lab setup or sandbox for practice is recommended.

About the Publication

This course is published by Expert Training Download, a trusted provider of high-quality cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure learning materials. With years of experience in delivering professional certification courses, we ensure each learner gains real-world, job-ready skills that make a difference in their career.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• Microsoft Active Directory Documentation
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework for Active Directory
• Hacking Articles: AD Pentest Lab Setup

Explore Related Courses

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Ethical Hacking Masterclass
• Windows Security and Hardening
• Network Penetration Testing
• Blue Team Defense Strategies

Why Enroll?

Because cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, mastering both attack and defense in Active Directory is essential. This course helps bridge that gap by giving you the skills to think like an attacker and defend like a pro. Start your journey today and gain the expertise to secure one of the most critical assets in any IT infrastructure.