Active Directory Pentesting

Hey pentesters! How’s everyone doing? I’ve just started learning about AD pentesting, and I’ll be sharing my journey and what I learn here. Today, let’s start with the basics: What exactly is Active Directory?

Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory and identity management service for Windows domain networks. It was introduced in Windows 2000, is included with most MS Windows Server operating systems, and is used by a variety of Microsoft solutions like Exchange Server and SharePoint Server, as well as third-party applications and services.

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Assume Active Directory (AD) is like a big phone book for computers in a company or organization. It keeps track of all the users, computers, printers, and other devices connected to a network.

Imagine you work in a big office building. Active Directory is like the receptionist who knows where everyone and everything is located. When you need to log in to your computer, access a file, or print a document, Active Directory helps make sure you have the right permissions to do so. It’s basically a central hub that manages and controls everything that happens on the network, making it easier for administrators to keep things running smoothly and securely.