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Training Active Directory Hardening - Hardening Enterprise AD Security
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Active Directory Hardening training objectives
- Master advanced Active Directory hardening techniques for professional certifying training.
- Develop skills in auditing and strengthening AD security in enterprise environments.
- Configure optimized GPO policies to minimize vulnerabilities.
- Implement defense mechanisms against common attacks on AD.
- Optimize Active Directory environment resilience for GDPR compliance.
- Deploy advanced monitoring tools in Qualiopi certifying training.
Program
Active Directory Hardening curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : Active Directory Hardening Audit and Diagnosis: PowerShell and ADAC Tools (Vulnerability Reports)
Discover comprehensive Active Directory audit methods using advanced PowerShell and AD Administrative Center, identify weaknesses such as exposed privileged accounts or excessive permissions, perform automated scans with custom scripts, generate actionable detailed reports, apply practical exercises on a secure remote lab to quickly diagnose enterprise risks.
Module 2 : GPO Policies and Account Security in Active Directory Hardening: LAPS and Tiering (Ready-to-Deploy Templates)
Dive into advanced Group Policy Objects configuration to harden passwords with Local Administrator Password Solution, implement the Zero Trust Tiering model, manage minimal delegations via PowerShell Desired State Configuration, test simulated attack scenarios like Pass-the-Hash, produce certified GPO templates for immediate production deployment in your professional infrastructure.
Module 3 : Advanced Active Directory Hardening Defense: Kerberos Protection and Monitoring (Event Logs, SIEM Integration)
Explore Kerberos hardening with enhanced AES encryption and ticket restrictions, configure advanced Event Logs coupled with SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK, deploy real-time anomaly detection scripts, simulate Golden Ticket and DCSync attacks on virtual labs, integrate automated alerts for proactive supervision, obtain ready playbooks to boost your enterprise Active Directory resilience.
Module 4 : Active Directory Hardening Deployment and Optimization: Automation and Compliance (Auditable Checklists)
Master complete hardening automation via Ansible and PowerShell modules, validate compliance with CIS Benchmarks and NIST, migrate to secure hybrid Azure AD architectures, perform guided penetration tests with BloodHound, generate recurring maintenance checklists, conclude with a deliverable capstone project to certify your skills in professional Active Directory hardening training.
How Active Directory Hardening skills are assessed
- Daily interactive quizzes on AD hardening tools.
- Real-world case studies of attacks on Active Directory.
- Final project: complete hardening plan for a simulated domain.
How the Active Directory Hardening course is taught
- Active pedagogy with 70% hands-on practice on secure remote labs.
- Hands-on exercises tailored to advanced Active Directory level.
- Real cases from Fortune 500 companies to contextualize hardening.
- Unlimited post-training support with resources and expert community.
Active Directory Hardening training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Active Directory Hardening - Hardening Enterprise AD Security 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 - Hardening Enterprise AD Security 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 - Hardening Enterprise AD Security 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.
The Learni story
Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.
Our method
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
30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.
- 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 vulnerability Reports, ready-to-Deploy Templates, event Logs, SIEM Integration and auditable Checklists. 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 advanced Active Directory hardening techniques for professional certifying training, develop skills in auditing and strengthening AD security in enterprise environments and configure optimized GPO policies to minimize vulnerabilities. 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 Hardening Audit and Diagnosis: PowerShell and ADAC Tools (Vulnerability Reports). Day 2: GPO Policies and Account Security in Active Directory Hardening: LAPS and Tiering (Ready-to-Deploy Templates). Day 3: Advanced Active Directory Hardening Defense: Kerberos Protection and Monitoring (Event Logs, SIEM Integration). Day 4: Active Directory Hardening Deployment and Optimization: Automation and Compliance (Auditable Checklists). The Active Directory Hardening program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Active Directory Hardening training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes on AD hardening tools, real-world case studies of attacks on Active Directory and final project: complete hardening plan for a simulated domain. 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 mastery of Active Directory and Windows Server, knowledge of PowerShell, basics in network security and domain management.
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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