PowerShell, AD, and LDAP
PowerShell can be harnessed to perform comprehensive security tests against AD and LDAP services. In this extensive guide, we’ll delve into how PowerShell can be used to conduct security tests against AD and LDAP, identify vulnerabilities, and bolster the security of directory services.
AD is Microsoft’s directory service used in Windows environments to manage users, groups, computers, and other network resources. LDAP is a protocol used to access and manage directory services, including AD. Both AD and LDAP are critical components of many enterprise networks, and securing them is paramount to maintaining a secure environment.
Before diving into the specifics of security testing, let’s briefly understand the core concepts of AD and LDAP.
- AD: AD is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It stores and manages information about network resources, including user accounts, groups, and computers...
