Privilege Escalation Paths
We map how a low level user could climb to domain admin through weak permissions and misconfigurations.
// ACTIVE DIRECTORY SECURITY TESTING
Active Directory Penetration Testing & Security Assessment
Identify Hidden Risks Across Your Active Directory Environment
Over 90% of cyber attacks target Active Directory. Our OSCP certified engineers simulate real-world attacks to hard test your Kerberos protocols, GPOs, and hybrid Azure AD environments with zero operational disruption.
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- Certified Operators Only
Every AD engagement is run by senior, certified testers, never juniors.
- Zero False Positives
If a privilege escalation path is reported, we proved it works.
- Proof Backed Findings
Every identity attack path comes with clear, repayable proof of concept.
- Free Retest, Always
We reverify every fix after remediation at no extra cost.
About Active Directory Testing
Active Directory Testing Done by Hand, Not by Script
Most AD security reports are just automated scans dressed up as findings. We do the opposite. Our certified operators approach every engagement the way a real attacker would, chaining small misconfigurations into realistic identity attack paths, so you get results you can actually act on.
Every finding in your report is validated by hand, mapped to the compliance frameworks your auditors care about, and backed by a free retest once you fix it. No juniors, no outsourcing, no guesswork.
Proven Domain Compromise Paths
Zero False Positives
Audit ready AD Reports
Free Retest Included
// Scope
What Our Active Directory Penetration Testing Covers
Kerberos and Credential Attacks
We test for Kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, and credential theft that hands attackers valid access.
Lateral Movement
We trace how an attacker moves host to host, reusing credentials and tokens to spread across your domain.
Misconfigured Trusts and Delegation
We check domain trusts, unconstrained delegation, and ACL abuse that quietly open the door to compromise.
Group Policy and Permission Flaws
Our review flags risky GPOs, over privileged accounts, and nested group sprawl.
Persistence and Defense Evasion
We test how an attacker would hold access, using techniques like Golden Ticket and DCSync abuse.
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How Our Active Directory Pentesting Works
- 01
Scoping
We map your domains, forests, and goals so the testing targets what matters most.
- 02
Reconnaissance
Our team enumerates users, groups, permissions, and trusts to build a full picture of your identity landscape.
- 03
Exploitation
Certified testers safely escalate privileges, chain findings, and prove real impact without disrupting operations.
- 04
Reporting
You receive a clear, audit ready report ranked by real business risk, with proof of concept for every issue.
- 05
Free Retest
Once your fixes are live, we retest the affected paths at no extra cost to confirm they hold.
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// What we deliver
Audit Ready Active Directory Security Reports
An Active Directory penetration testing service is only as useful as the report it hands back. Every engagement ends with a document built for your technical team, your leadership, and your auditors.
- Executive Summary
A clear overview of overall risk and business impact.
- Technical Findings
Detailed results, each with proof of exploitation and severity.
- Attack Path Mapping
Visual, step by step routes from initial foothold to domain compromise.
- Compliance Mapping
Findings tied to SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST for audit evidence.
Why Choose Pluto Security?
Active Directory Security Testing You Can Trust
Active Directory is the most critical attack surface in enterprise IT, requiring human expertise to truly assess and defend. Our offensive security practice pairs deep domain hardening knowledge with proven manual exploitation techniques. We rigorously test your authentication protocols, access control lists (ACLs), and hybrid cloud synchronizations to expose actionable exploit paths before malicious actors do. Backed by certified experts, zero downtime execution, and hands on remediation support, we deliver executive ready reporting that bridges the gap between identified risk and concrete defense.
Manual First
Humans find the chained AD attack paths automated tools always miss.
Certified Operators
OSCP, CISSP, GPEN, and GIAC certified testers run every engagement.
Zero False Positives
If a finding is in your report, we proved it was exploitable.
Compliance Ready
Every AD assessment maps to SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
An Attacker Driven Approach to Active Directory Testing
- We map your entire identity attack surface, from users and groups to trusts and delegation.
- We chain small misconfigurations into realistic paths to domain compromise.
- We test the way real adversaries do, safely and ethically, aligned to MITRE ATT&CK.
- Automated tools support coverage, but never replace manual work.
- We test around your operations to avoid downtime and disruption.
What you get
- Comprehensive Executive Summary
- Detailed Technical Findings & PoCs
- Active Directory Attack Path Maps
- Hybrid & Cloud (Entra ID) Risk Analysis
Tools & Frameworks We Use
- BloodHound
- Impacket
- Mimikatz
- Rubeus
- CrackMapExec
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Why Active Directory Security Matters More Than Ever
Active Directory holds the keys to your entire network, making it the #1 target in over 90% of cyberattacks. Proactively testing your AD closes hidden privilege escalation paths, stops ransomware before it spreads, and prevents devastating network wide breaches.
One Account Can Unlock Everything
A single compromised login often becomes a straight line to domain admin.
Misconfigurations Pile Up Over Time
Years of changes leave permissions, trusts, and GPOs quietly working against you.
Ransomware Loves Active Directory
Attackers use AD to spread fast and lock down entire environments in hours.
Lateral Movement Hides in Plain Sight
Reused credentials and tokens let intruders roam without tripping alarms.
Scanners Miss The Real Risk
Automated tools flag maybes, while our manual testing proves what is truly exploitable.
Compliance Increasingly Expects
Frameworks like PCI DSS and HIPAA look for proof your identity systems are tested.
Domain Compromise Means Total Control
Once attackers own AD, they own your data, systems, and backups.
Fixing Early Beats Cleaning Up a Breach
A proven finding today costs far less than a headline tomorrow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Active Directory Pen Testing
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