Security and Hardening Active Directory
Course Description
In this beginner-level course, “Security and Hardening Active Directory: One Domain and Two Domain Controllers,” you will learn essential techniques to enhance the security of your Active Directory infrastructure. We will focus on securing a single domain and two domain controllers.
Duration: 7 days
Course Plan
Day 1: Introduction to Active Directory Security\
- Understanding the importance of Active Directory security
- Overview of common security threats and risks
Day 2: Fundamentals of Active Directory Architecture
- Exploring the structure and components of Active Directory
- Understanding domain controllers and their roles
Day 3: Assessing Active Directory Security
- Performing a security audit of your Active Directory environment
- Identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Day 4: Implementing Authentication and Access Controls
- Configuring strong password policies
- Setting up user account security and access controls
Day 5: Protecting Domain Controllers
- Hardening domain controller configurations
- Implementing server-level security measures
Day 6: Securing Active Directory Replication
- Understanding replication and its security implications
- Applying best practices for replication security
Day 7: Monitoring and Incident Response
- Setting up auditing and monitoring mechanisms
- Developing an incident response plan
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in securing and hardening Active Directory for a single domain with two domain controllers. Get ready to enhance the security of your Active Directory infrastructure and protect your organization’s valuable resources.