Active Directory assessment

Be4Breach experts conduct a series of onsite workshops in collaboration with key stakeholders from the client organization to perform data collection and script output analysis based on existing technologies and processes. Our experts use this information to evaluate the architecture (including both on-premise and cloud-based environments) and identify possible attack paths within the Active Directory infrastructure. Be4Breach consultants recommend ways to harden privileged user access and privileged access management, enhance visibility and detection of malicious events within Active Directory and provide a strategic roadmap of recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the client’s Active Directory infrastructure.

Benefits of Service

Benefits of an AD assessment include:

Identification of security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that could be exploited by attackers
Identification of areas for improvement in terms of security, performance and scalability
Development of a plan for addressing identified issues
Improved security and reliability of the AD environment
Increased confidence in the ability to protect sensitive data and resources

Approach & Methodology

The approach for an AD assessment typically includes the following steps:

Planning: Define the scope of the assessment, identify the key stakeholders, and determine the specific goals of the assessment.
Discovery: Gather information about the AD environment, such as the number and type of AD objects, the topology of the AD forest, and the security settings in place.
Analysis: Analyze the information gathered during the discovery phase to identify potential vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. This can include reviewing event logs, monitoring network traffic, and analyzing AD object permissions.
Reporting: Prepare a report that summarizes the findings of the assessment and provides recommendations for addressing identified issues.
Remediation: Implement the recommendations identified in the report to improve the security and overall health of the AD environment.
Follow-up: Monitor the AD environment after the assessment to ensure that the identified issues have been resolved and that the AD environment is performing as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an increase in cyber threats?

The number, variety, and complexity of threats are growing at an alarming rate. Many specialists in the field of cybersecurity have seen a dramatic increase in external cyber assaults, particularly those launched by criminal groups and foreign governments.

Do threats arise from mobile devices?

The ease of mobile devices and the ability to be "online all the time" are two major benefits. Mobile devices have been extensively used by governments for the purposes of increasing access to government resources and the efficiency of government employees.
However, there are inherent security concerns and additional points of entry to the network when mobile devices are used for communication and data exchange. It's undeniable that mobile malware risks are on the rise, and lost or stolen devices are a major mobile security risk.
The usage of one's own mobile device at work, as well as the need for user identification, both pose additional dangers. A variety of recommendations for government agencies may be found in the NIST paper "Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices in the Enterprise" (SP 800-124).

How should we pay for cyber defences?

Cybersecurity spending should go toward developing capacities like cyber tools and education. However, cyber security cannot be an afterthought in the planning stages of any project, programme, or management effort; rather, it must be "baked into" each one from the start. Every company should include cyber security funding in their annual budget since it is a necessary expense.

Isn't cyber security something that everyone already knows?

People know something about cyber security, but not enough to keep themselves safe. Most people probably also know how important it is to keep data safe and that cyber threats are getting worse.Effective cyber security, on the other hand, is something that both the government as a whole and the people who work for or are served by the state government need to keep working on.
This ability needs to be used, tested, and improved on a regular basis through awareness training in order to fight not only aggressive cyber threats, but also cyber events that happen by accident.

Do cloud services cause new problems with cyber security?

Yes. Cloud services promise to offer flexibility, scalability, measured service, and some cost savings, but they also pose more security risks when it comes to accessing and storing government data and authenticating users.
When judging cloud computing in general and the different deployment models, it's important to know how much cloud services cost and how safe they are (public, private, hybrid, community). Cloud services made for consumers that are used by government workers pose extra risks because they might not have strict security controls.

How do I plan a comprehensive approach to cyber security for my business?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework might be the best place to start. The Framework is a guide that uses the standards, rules, and best practises that are already in place. The Framework gives organisations a common taxonomy and a way to:

Describe their current state of cyber security and where they want to be in terms of cyber security.
Identify and rank opportunities for improvement in a process that is ongoing and can be repeated;
Check how close you are to your goal;
Talk about cyber security risk with both internal and external stakeholders.

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