In the world of identity security, we spend most of our time in a defensive crouch. We patch, we harden, we configure. We wait for the attacker to make a move. But what if we […]
Tag: Active Directory
Fake Active Directory Domain Controller
Goal: To identify attackers attempting to enumerate or modify Active Directory objects.
Approach: Monitoring access to the fake domain controller and analyzing attacker behavior. This element involves setting up a fake domain controller that mimics a legitimate one but contains deceptive information, such as fake user accounts or group memberships.
Attackers who attempt to interact with the fake domain controller will be identified and their actions will be logged. This information can be used to improve defenses and make it more difficult for attackers to compromise the Active Directory environment.
Fake Active Directory Objects
Goal: Gather information about attacker activity by creating fake Active Directory objects.
Approach: Monitoring access to deceptive Active Directory objects.
This element creates fake user accounts, computers, or groups within Active Directory. Any attempts to access or interact with these objects are logged, providing valuable intelligence about attacker reconnaissance and lateral movement.