Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 3 days programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
Active Directory Attack and Defense addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
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Framework alignment: Mapped to MITRE ATT&CK; attack and defensive perspectives.
What makes this programme useful
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Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
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Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
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Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
Active Directory architecture and trust model
Enumeration with BloodHound and LDAP
Kerberos attacks: Kerberoasting and AS-REP roasting
Credential theft, pass-the-hash and pass-the-ticket
Lateral movement and privilege escalation paths
Delegation abuse and domain persistence
Detection and hardening of AD attacks
Tiered administration and defensive controls
3 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — AD Enumeration & Kerberos
Active Directory architecture and trust model; Enumeration with BloodHound and LDAP; Kerberos attacks: Kerberoasting and AS-REP roasting.
Day 2
Day 2 — Credential Theft & Lateral Movement
Credential theft, pass-the-hash and pass-the-ticket; Lateral movement and privilege escalation paths; Delegation abuse and domain persistence.
Day 3
Day 3 — Persistence, Detection & Defence
Detection and hardening of AD attacks; Tiered administration and defensive controls.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
Penetration TesterSecurity AnalystRed Team MemberApplication Security EngineerVAPT ConsultantBlue Team (cross-skill)System / Network AdminSecurity Enthusiast
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with active directory architecture and trust model.
- Confidently work with enumeration with bloodhound and ldap.
- Confidently work with kerberos attacks: kerberoasting and as-rep roasting.
- Confidently work with credential theft, pass-the-hash and pass-the-ticket.
- Confidently work with lateral movement and privilege escalation paths.