Active Directory / EntraID Assessment & Heardening

In-depth security assessment of Active Directory and EntraID, focusing on privilege management and internal vulnerabilities. Identification of critical issues and optimization of configurations according to the latest best practices.

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Active Directory / EntraID Assessment & Heardening

Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft EntraID (formerly Azure AD) are the identity and access services at the core of every modern IT infrastructure. They manage authentication, authorization, and access control for users, devices, and applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Assessment & Hardening is a specialized process that evaluates the security configuration of these critical systems, identifies vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, and implements best practices to strengthen the organization’s digital identity posture.

Since AD/EntraID are often primary targets for attackers seeking privileged access and lateral movement, secure configuration is crucial to protect the entire IT infrastructure from devastating compromises like Golden Ticket, DCSync, and Kerberoasting attacks.

Argo Cyber’s Active Directory / EntraID Assessment & Hardening service
Our Active Directory / EntraID Assessment & Hardening service delivers in-depth analysis and specialized fortification of your identity services. It provides comprehensive security evaluation and the implementation of advanced controls to protect the foundation of your IT environment.

What’s Included

Comprehensive Security Assessment
Thorough evaluation of your AD/EntraID security posture:

Configuration review of domains, forests, trust relationships, and policies;
Privilege escalation analysis to identify potential attack paths;
Account security audit focusing on privileged and service accounts;
Group Policy assessment to detect insecure settings and conflicts.

Vulnerability & Misconfiguration Detection
Proactive identification of critical vulnerabilities and misconfigurations:

Attack path analysis simulating lateral movement techniques;
Kerberos security review to prevent Golden/Silver Ticket attacks;
Certificate services audit for PKI and certificate-based threats;
Legacy protocol detection (NTLM, LM) and migration planning.

Identity Protection & Controls
Implementation of advanced identity protection measures:

Privileged Access Management (PAM) with Just-In-Time access;
MFA enforcement and Conditional Access policies;
Identity governance with automated provisioning and deprovisioning;
Zero Trust architecture based on verified trust.

Advanced Security Hardening
Fortification aligned with best practices and international standards:

Tier model implementation for administrative segregation;
LAPS deployment for local administrator password security;
Microsoft Security Baselines via Security Compliance Toolkit;
Hardened configurations tailored to your environment.

Monitoring & Detection Enhancement
Improving visibility and detection capabilities:

Advanced audit policy configuration for full event coverage;
SIEM integration with log forwarding and custom detection rules;
Anomaly detection to spot suspicious behaviors.

Cloud & Hybrid Security
Specialized security for cloud and hybrid identity infrastructures:

EntraID Connect security for secure synchronization;
Conditional Access policies to enforce Zero Trust;
Cloud App Security integration for SaaS control;
Hybrid identity security for multi-cloud environments.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is securing Active Directory and EntraID important?

AD and EntraID manage access to all enterprise resources. If compromised, they enable privilege escalation, lateral movement, and complete access to your infrastructure. Secure configuration is critical to prevent attacks like Golden Ticket and DCSync.

What types of vulnerabilities can Argo Cyber identify during the assessment?

The assessment detects privilege escalation paths, misconfigured trusts, insecure certificate services, legacy protocol usage (NTLM/LM), poor access control, and the absence of MFA or Conditional Access policies.

How does the Active Directory hardening process work?

The hardening process includes applying Microsoft security baselines, deploying LAPS for local admin password security, implementing the Tier Model for administrative segregation, enforcing MFA and PAM, and configuring Zero Trust architectures.

Is the service compatible with hybrid and cloud environments?

Yes. Argo Cyber supports hybrid infrastructures by securing Microsoft EntraID, EntraID Connect, Conditional Access, Cloud App Security integration, and hybrid synchronization monitoring.

What is Attack Path Analysis, and why is it useful?

Attack Path Analysis (APA) is a cybersecurity technique that simulates attacker behavior to uncover the easiest paths to privileged accounts. Argo Cyber uses APA to identify potential compromises in advance and block critical attack vectors.

Can Zero Trust architecture be applied to Active Directory and EntraID?

Absolutely. Argo Cyber applies Zero Trust models, which enforce continuous verification, conditional access, and least privilege principles—drastically reducing the risk of malicious access within your network.

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