An independent resource for Active Directory security.
Secure Active Directory exists to help administrators, consultants, and defenders better understand, audit, and harden Active Directory environments.
Why this site exists
Active Directory remains one of the most important identity systems in enterprise environments. It is also one of the most frequently targeted. Small configuration issues, legacy settings, excessive privileges, weak delegation controls, and overlooked operational habits can create serious security exposure.
Secure Active Directory was created as a practical educational resource for people responsible for defending these environments. The goal is to explain Active Directory security topics clearly, provide useful technical guidance, and help readers understand both the defensive and attacker perspectives.
What this site covers
The content focuses on Active Directory security concepts, common misconfigurations, hardening practices, attack techniques, PowerShell examples, tool comparisons, and practical defensive operations.
Hardening Guidance
Practical recommendations for reducing Active Directory risk and improving identity security posture.
Attack Techniques
Defender-focused explanations of how common Active Directory attacks work and how to reduce exposure.
PowerShell Examples
Useful scripts and commands for auditing users, groups, computers, delegation, authentication settings, and more.
Tool Reviews
Balanced discussion of tools used for Active Directory assessment, monitoring, attack path analysis, and remediation.
Editorial approach
Articles are intended to be practical, honest, and technically grounded. The site is not designed to be a marketing platform. When tools, vendors, or products are discussed, the goal is to explain where they fit, what problems they solve, and where they may not be the best option.
Security guidance can change as Microsoft platforms, operating systems, attack techniques, and defensive practices evolve. Content may be updated over time to improve accuracy, clarity, and usefulness.
Important disclaimer
The material on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Scripts, commands, configuration examples, and recommendations should be reviewed and tested in a safe environment before being used in production.
The Goal
Make Active Directory security easier to understand and easier to improve.
Whether you are reviewing a single domain, preparing for an assessment, learning how attacks work, or building a long-term hardening plan, Secure Active Directory is intended to provide practical guidance you can use.