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Active Directory Domain Access Takeover Walkthrough

Active Directory penetration testing is an essential skill for modern day penetration testers and red teamers. This course will teach you how to exploit common Active Directory and Windows configuration vulnerabilities.

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What you'll learn

Active Directory is a core target for attackers once inside a network, and misconfigurations can quickly lead to full domain compromise. In this course, Active Directory Domain Takeover Walkthrough, you’ll learn to exploit real-world Active Directory weaknesses from an assumed breach scenario. First, you’ll explore techniques for Active Directory enumeration to identify users, groups, and privileges. Next, you’ll discover how to escalate privileges using misconfigurations and common attack paths. Finally, you’ll learn how to pivot into the domain, extract credentials, and carry out a full domain compromise. When you’re finished with this walkthrough, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Active Directory exploitation needed for the OSCP exam.

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John Tear - Pluralsight course - Active Directory Domain Access Takeover Walkthrough
John Tear

John Tear is a seasoned offensive security specialist with over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of IT security and 7 years in cybersecurity. Possessing the coveted OSCE3 certification, John is a recognized authority in the UK civil nuclear sector at identifying vulnerabilities, exploiting those vulnerabilities, and helping defenders to protect their infrastructure.

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