Active Directory Domain Controller Security

A domain controller is a central element of Active Directory infrastructure. If an attacker gains control over it, user accounts, access rights, and other critical company resources are at risk.

Securing domain controllers requires accounting for specific risks during their configuration and operation.

• The NTDS.dit database data may be accessible to attackers without proper protection
• Risks increase when servers are virtualized and controllers are placed in cloud environments
• It is necessary to securely organize backup processes for recovery after attacks
• It is important to distinguish between LDAP Signing, Sealing, Simple Bind, and LDAPS protocols to ensure connection security
• It is recommended to use Security Compliance Toolkit to strengthen server configurations