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Active Directory Pentesting

Overview

Hackinetix Academy’s Active Directory Pentesting course provides practical training in Active Directory security, enumeration, attack techniques, and penetration testing. This hands-on course focuses on identifying misconfigurations, exploiting common Active Directory weaknesses, and performing post-exploitation and privilege escalation in enterprise Windows networks. Learn real-world attack methodologies and defense strategies through practical labs that simulate modern corporate environments.

Program Eligibility Criteria and Prerequisites
  • Educational Background (Preferred but not mandatory
  • No specific work experience is mandatory, but familiarity with IT systems, networking, or cybersecurity is advantageous.

Who Should Enroll in this Program?

The Ethical Hacking Expert program is designed for individuals interested in advanced cybersecurity skills and ethical hacking and penetration testing careers. Here’s a detailed breakdown of who should consider enrolling:

    • IT and Security Professionals
    • Cybersecurity Specialists
    • Students and Recent Graduates
Curriculum

Module 1: Active Directory Fundamentals

Module 2: Windows Enterprise Architecture

Module 3: Active Directory Components & Services

Module 4: Domain Enumeration & Reconnaissance

Module 5: Windows Authentication (NTLM, Kerberos & LDAP)

Module 6: Active Directory Object Enumeration

Module 7: BloodHound & Attack Path Analysis

Module 8: SMB, RPC, LDAP & WinRM Enumeration

Module 9: Credential Access Techniques

Module 10: Password Attacks & Hash Cracking

Module 11: Pass-the-Hash & Pass-the-Ticket Attacks

Module 12: Kerberoasting & AS-REP Roasting

Module 13: Silver Ticket & Golden Ticket Attacks

Module 14: DCSync & DCShadow Attacks

Module 15: Active Directory ACL Abuse

Module 16: Group Policy Object (GPO) Abuse

Module 17: Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Exploitation

Module 18: LLMNR, NBT-NS & IPv6 Attacks

Module 19: Delegation Attacks (Unconstrained, Constrained & RBCD)

Module 20: Lateral Movement Techniques

Module 21: Privilege Escalation in Active Directory

Module 22: Domain Trust & Forest Attacks

Module 23: SQL Server & MSSQL Linked Server Attacks

Module 24: Microsoft Exchange Attack Techniques

Module 25: Persistence in Active Directory Environments

Module 26: Active Directory Defense Evasion

Module 27: Detection, Logging & Threat Hunting

Module 28: Active Directory Hardening & Security Best Practices

Module 29: Enterprise Red Team Operations

Module 30: Real-World Active Directory Case Studies

Module 31: Active Directory CTF Challenges