Active Directory Security Fundamentals, Huy Kha, 2025

Active Directory is critically important for hackers because it serves as the central authentication and authorization system in most Windows enterprise environments, making it a high-value target for privilege escalation, lateral movement, and full domain compromise.

Understanding the basics of active directory security is a prerequisite for those working in the Cybersecurity (offensive, defensive, and GRC).

This document helps you understand these basics, how to activate these security features, and how to monitor them to protect your infrastructure.

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