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Active Directory Hardening training objectives
- Master Active Directory hardening techniques for professional enterprise security
- Develop certifying skills in AD vulnerability auditing and diagnostics
- Implement secure privilege models and enhanced account management
- Configure AD protocols and services optimized against 2026 attacks
- Deploy monitoring and intrusion detection tools in professional environments
- Design remediation plans and compliance strategies for Active Directory hardening
- Optimize AD resilience against zero-day threats and ransomware
Program
Active Directory Hardening curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : Active Directory Audit: Diagnose Critical Vulnerabilities (BloodHound, ADRecon, PowerShell)
Immediate immersion in the full audit of your Active Directory environment, hands-on with expert tools like BloodHound to map attack paths, use of ADRecon to extract weak configurations, practical exercises on a simulated enterprise lab, analysis of privileged risks and abusive delegations, production of a detailed diagnostic report with prioritized remediations, concrete demonstration of your proactive security skills from day one.
Module 2 : Hardening Active Directory Accounts: Implement LAPS and Tiering Model (PowerShell, Advanced GPOs)
Direct application of best practices to harden user and administrator accounts, deployment of LAPS via GPO for automatic local password rotation, implementation of the Zero Trust Tiering Model with strict privilege separation, custom PowerShell scripts for audits and automated corrections, real-world cases inspired by enterprise incidents, creation of secure policies tested live, immediate gains in resilience against privilege escalations and insider attacks.
Module 3 : Securing Active Directory Protocols: Hardening Kerberos and LDAPS (Certificates, Event Logs)
Focus on core Active Directory protocols to fortify them against modern exploits, advanced Kerberos configuration with PKINIT protection and armoring, secure migration to LDAPS with PKI certificate management, analysis and filtering of Event Logs to detect anomalies, practical workshops on Golden Ticket and Silver Ticket attacks, implementation of SMB signing and NTLM signing restrictions, delivery of a production-ready protocol hardening plan, transforming your infrastructure into impenetrable fortresses.
Module 4 : Active Directory Monitoring and Response: 2026 Intrusion Detection (SIEM, Pentest Simulations)
Conclusion with integration of advanced monitoring and incident response plans for Active Directory hardening, connection to SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK for real-time alerts, pentest simulations with tools like CrackMapExec and Mimikatz, development of automated remediation playbooks via PowerShell, compliance review against 2026 NIST and CIS standards, exercises on ransomware simulations, completion of the red thread project with a custom dashboard, certifying skills to durably protect your enterprise from evolving cyberthreats.
How Active Directory Hardening skills are assessed
- Multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training
- Continuous assessment through practical exercises and audits
- Presentation of the red thread project on AD hardening to the trainer
How the Active Directory Hardening course is taught
- Courses led by an active cybersecurity expert trainer
- Practical exercises on real enterprise Active Directory labs
- Progressive red thread project for complete hardening
- Complete course materials and PowerShell resources provided to each participant
Active Directory Hardening training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Active Directory Hardening - Securing AD Against Cyberthreats 2026 program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.
The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.
Equipment required
For the smooth delivery of the Training Active Directory Hardening - Securing AD Against Cyberthreats 2026 program, the following equipment is required:
- Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
- Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
- Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
- Post-training access to materials and educational resources
For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.
* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program
Skills assessment methods
Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Active Directory Hardening - Securing AD Against Cyberthreats 2026 program is performed through:
- During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
- End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
- After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills
Program accessibility
Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.
Enrollment terms and lead times
Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.
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How Learni guarantees the quality of your Active Directory Hardening training
Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.
You meet the trainer beforehand
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- Live briefing on goals and team context.
- Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Content tailored to your context
No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.
- Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
- Program co-written then validated by your team.
Continuous quality follow-up
Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.
- NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
- Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.
A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
Active Directory Hardening: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Active Directory Hardening training?+
Hands-on work runs on bloodHound, ADRecon, powerShell, advanced GPOs, certificates and event Logs. Those tools come from the Active Directory Hardening program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Active Directory Hardening training?+
They can master Active Directory hardening techniques for professional enterprise security, develop certifying skills in AD vulnerability auditing and diagnostics and implement secure privilege models and enhanced account management. Those are the stated objectives of the Active Directory Hardening program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Active Directory Hardening program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Active Directory Audit: Diagnose Critical Vulnerabilities (BloodHound, ADRecon, PowerShell). Day 2: Hardening Active Directory Accounts: Implement LAPS and Tiering Model (PowerShell, Advanced GPOs). Day 3: Securing Active Directory Protocols: Hardening Kerberos and LDAPS (Certificates, Event Logs). Day 4: Active Directory Monitoring and Response: 2026 Intrusion Detection (SIEM, Pentest Simulations). The Active Directory Hardening program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Active Directory Hardening training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous assessment through practical exercises and audits and presentation of the red thread project on AD hardening to the trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Active Directory Hardening program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Active Directory Hardening training cost per participant?+
Active Directory Hardening training costs $6,300 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,710 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Active Directory Hardening training take?+
4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Active Directory Hardening training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Active Directory Hardening training?+
Advanced experience in Active Directory, proficiency in Windows Server 2022, PowerShell skills, and security audits.
Is a certificate issued after Active Directory Hardening training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Active Directory Hardening training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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