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Active Directory Audit Checklist - Active Directory Pro

Active Directory Penetration Testing Procedure

To ensure a thorough and effective assessment of your Active Directory (AD)


environment, we will be performing the following steps:

1. Enumeration and Network Mapping

Nmap Scans: We’ll start by scanning the provided IP subnets to identify


active hosts, open ports, and services on the network.

IP Subnet Ranges:

 Range 1: 10.0.70.0/24 (Servers and Workstations)

 Range 2: 172.16.159.2,4,5,6,9,11 (Cloud Servers, VPN)

 Range 3: 10.2.10.101,102

AD Enumeration Tools: Using tools like BloodHound and ldapsearch, we will


gather information about the AD structure, including users, groups, and
permissions.

Service-Specific Scanning: Tools like rpcclient and crackmapexec will help us


enumerate specific AD services (SMB, LDAP, etc.) to find potential entry
points.

2. Vulnerability Scanning

Nessus: We’ll conduct a vulnerability scan with Nessus on the identified hosts
to detect misconfigurations, outdated software, and exploitable
vulnerabilities within the network.

Service and Protocol Analysis: We’ll examine common AD-related services for
any weaknesses, such as old encryption standards or weak authentication
protocols.

3. Privilege Escalation Analysis

BloodHound Analysis: We’ll map privilege escalation paths within AD using


BloodHound, identifying potential routes to higher privileges.

Password Attacks: We’ll check for weak or re-used passwords using


techniques like Kerberoasting, ASREPRoasting, and password spraying.
Lateral Movement Testing: After identifying potential paths, we’ll simulate
lateral movement (e.g., pass-the-hash or pass-the-ticket) to evaluate AD
controls and detect any vulnerabilities.

4. Controlled Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

Targeted Exploitation: Where safe, we’ll use controlled techniques to validate


identified vulnerabilities and confirm potential access.

Persistence Techniques: We’ll check for potential persistence mechanisms


attackers might use to maintain access within AD (e.g., backdoor accounts or
credentials in GPOs).

5. Reporting and Recommendations

Findings Summary: A clear summary of all findings, vulnerabilities, and


potential risks.

Remediation Guidance: Practical recommendations for each finding to


improve AD security.

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