Real-World Active Directory Security Skills in a Safe Learning Environment
Discover how to secure AD environments by finding vulnerabilities before attackers do.
In this hands-on course, you'll learn:
- Essential AD infrastructure components (domains, users, authentication)
- Advanced techniques: enumeration, privilege escalation, and persistent threats
- Strategic thinking that anticipates hacker methodology
- Real-world application of security testing
Develop in-demand skills that help organizations prevent breaches, protect data integrity, and build trust in their digital infrastructure.
Transform from theory to practice as you become a vital defender against today's cyber threats.
What you will learn
This course offers a clear path into network security, combining essential theory with hands-on practice. As a beginner, you'll benefit from:
- Structured lessons with real-world examples
- Practical labs that build confidence
- Immediately applicable security skills
- A solid foundation for protecting organizations of any size
The material progresses logically, making your introduction to cybersecurity both informative and engaging.
Curriculum
- Reconnaissance Techniques in Active Directory and Gaining Access Introduction (0:41)
- Tools
- Understanding AD Infrastructure (4:15)
- Enumeration and Information Gathering (15:38)
- Kerberos Pre-Authentication Not Required (AsRepRoasting) (11:12)
- Kerberoasting (10:55)
- Password Spray (7:20)
- Bloodhound (34:12)
- Knowledge Check
- Reconnaissance Techniques in Active Directory and Gaining Access Recap (1:02)
- Active Directory Certificate Services Introduction (1:43)
- Exploitation for Certificates
- Installing Active Directory Certificate Services on DC (3:02)
- Creating Vulnerable Certificate Templates (7:33)
- Exploiting ESC1 (8:41)
- Exploiting ESC2 (6:25)
- Exploiting ESC3 (4:43)
- ADCS Knowledge Check
- ADCS Recap (0:37)
Your instructor
Ryan Yager is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a rich background in Active Directory (AD) environments and ethical hacking techniques. With over a decade of experience working in information security, Ryan has an extensive track record of uncovering vulnerabilities and fortifying the defenses of complex network infrastructures. His profound knowledge of access controls, auditing, and systems security has made him a valuable asset in safeguarding sensitive information for various organizations.
Driven by his profound interest in both offense and defense within IT systems, Ryan has dedicated himself to educating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. As the lead instructor for the "Hacking Active Directory" course, he brings real-world experiences and hands-on learning to the classroom, ensuring his students develop the practical skills they need to navigate and secure modern networked environments. Ryan's passion for keeping up with the ever-evolving threat landscape translates into a dynamic and engaging educational experience for all his students.
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