Find Active Directory attack paths before an adversary does
Run an Active Directory security audit that surfaces Tier 0 exposure, privileged account drift, Kerberos abuse paths, delegation flaws, and certificate risks in one report.
Coverage built for real Active Directory attack chains
The assessment focuses on the controls that matter most when securing on-prem Active Directory environments.
Privileged accounts and Tier 0
Review Domain Admins, protected groups, stale privileged users, and Tier 0 hygiene.
Kerberos and delegation
Analyze SPNs, delegation settings, roastable accounts, and ticket exposure linked to credential theft.
Password and authentication policies
Check password policy strength, lockout settings, legacy protocols, and weak authentication paths.
GPO and directory permissions
Find dangerous ACLs, writable paths, linked GPO issues, and permission inheritance mistakes.
ADCS and certificate risks
Audit certificate templates, enrollment permissions, ESC-style exposure, and PKI hardening gaps.
Attack path context
Turn raw findings into a prioritized remediation plan focused on reducing privilege escalation routes.
Why teams use EtcSec for Active Directory audits
Most AD tools stop at point-in-time checks. EtcSec is designed for repeatable audits, fast operator feedback, and clearer remediation.
Built for production AD environments
Assess large domains without shipping raw directory data everywhere, thanks to the collector and standalone deployment options.
Actionable remediation, not just findings
Each issue is tied to severity, context, and concrete hardening work so teams can fix faster.
Fast enough for continuous reviews
Run audits after infrastructure changes, admin onboarding, or privileged access reviews instead of waiting for annual projects.
Made for internal teams and service providers
Use the same workflow for one forest or many client environments with a consistent reporting model.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Active Directory security audit include?
EtcSec reviews privileged groups, user and service accounts, Kerberos settings, delegation, GPO and ACL exposure, password policy, ADCS, and attack-path related weaknesses.
How long does the AD audit take?
Most environments receive a first report in under five minutes once the collector is deployed and connected.
Do I need to send my AD data to a third party?
No. The collector runs in your infrastructure, and standalone mode is available when you want maximum data locality.
Is this a replacement for manual AD security reviews?
It complements manual reviews by automating repeatable control checks, highlighting drift, and helping teams prioritize the next remediation steps.
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Start your Active Directory security audit
Deploy the collector, run the audit, and get a prioritized report built for remediation and follow-up reviews.