Hacking & Defending Active Directory
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One of the most common tools to structure and organize users and computers in a business environment is Microsoft’s Active Directory. However, Active Directory also happens to be one of the most exploited tools that hackers utilize to gain access to corporate networks.
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Oct 16 - Oct 16, 2026
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This live Active Directory training class will not only teach you the most common exploits hackers use to break into networks, it will also teach you the steps that you need to take to remediate and patch these exploits. You’ll gain practical skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied to secure your environment.
Understand the structure and components of Active Directory, including both physical and logical elements Identify and defend against common pre-compromise Active Directory attacks such as LLMNR poisoning, SMB relay, IPv6 spoofing, AS-REP roasting, and passback attacks Use key post-compromise enumeration tools (e.g., BloodHound, PingCastle) to assess AD environments and recognize common administrative misconfigurations Analyze and defend against post-compromise attacks including Kerberoasting, token impersonation, credential dumping, and persistence techniques Adopt an attacker’s mindset to better anticipate and mitigate real-world AD exploitation tactics Apply lessons from real penetration test case studies to strengthen Active Directory security postureWho should attend Hacking & Defending Active Directory Course
- System Administrators and IT Professionals
- Network Engineers and Administrators
- Organizations that require their teams to be proficient in Active Directory security to protect against cyber threats.
- Aspiring Penetration Testers and Cybersecurity Professionals
- Individuals looking for extra guidance as they study for the PJPT.
- Anyone looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and methodologies
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This course is ideal for system administrators, network engineers, IT professionals, aspiring penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals seeking to understand both offensive and defensive AD security. It’s also recommended for those studying for the PJPT certification.
This is a beginner-level class requiring basic computer and networking knowledge, equivalent to CompTIA A+/Network+ certification. The free Practical Help Desk course in TCM Security Academy can also help prepare students.
The course covers Active Directory structure, pre-compromise attacks (LLMNR poisoning, SMB relay, AS-REP roasting), post-compromise enumeration tools like BloodHound and PingCastle, and post-compromise attacks including Kerberoasting, credential dumping, and persistence techniques.
Students will learn to identify, execute, and defend against common Active Directory attacks while adopting an attacker’s mindset to better anticipate and mitigate real-world security threats in AD environments.
Yes, the course includes real-world AD case studies and hands-on use of enumeration tools like BloodHound, Plumhound, PingCastle, and ldapdomaindump to reinforce practical attack and defense techniques.