
This checklist provides a structured approach for assessing the security posture of Microsoft Active Directory environments and identifying common identity-related weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
The checklist includes:
Domain Controller security validation
User and group management review
Privileged account assessment
Password policy verification
Kerberos and NTLM security checks
Group Policy Object (GPO) validation
Active Directory Certificate Services review
LDAP security configuration
DNS and trust relationship analysis
Replication health verification
Delegation and permissions auditing
Event logging and audit policy checks
Backup and disaster recovery readiness
Attack path and privilege escalation identification
Identity hardening recommendations and best practices
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