What you'll learn

Penetration testing involves many disciplines, but understanding Active Directory is essential, as it is the most widely used on-premises directory service in the world, making it a primary target in enterprise environments.

In this course, Active Directory for Offensive Security Professionals, you’ll learn to enumerate and exploit vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Active Directory infrastructures.

First, you’ll explore Active Directory reconnaissance where you will learn common enumeration tools and techniques for finding vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Next, you’ll discover Kerberos, the three-headed dog. You'll explore how it operates in an Active Directory environment and how you can exploit misconfigurations and weaknesses in Kerberos.

Finally, you’ll learn how to use post-exploitation tools, such as Mimikatz, to escalate your privileges and laterally move through the Active Directory infrastructure.

By the end of this course, you will gain the skills necessary to effectively identify and exploit AD vulnerabilities, preparing you for real-world scenarios and OSCP exam success.