Active Directory Enumeration: Tools and Techniques for Recon and Mapping (Active Directory Exploited: The Complete Ethical Hacker’s Collection Book 2)

They say knowledge is power—but in Active Directory, knowledge is recon. Welcome to Active Directory Enumeration: Tools and Techniques for Recon and Mapping, the second book in my Active Directory Exploited: The Complete Ethical Hacker’s Collection—a full-spectrum journey through the art (and mischief) of ethical hacking inside enterprise identity systems. What You’ll Learn In Active Directory Enumeration: Tools and Techniques for Recon and Mapping, you’ll move from recon novice to directory detective. Each chapter is packed with practical examples, hands-on techniques, and real-world lessons learned from years of ethical hacking engagements. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: Chapter 1: Enumeration Fundamentals & Recon Methodology – Learn how to think like a recon pro, craft a checklist, and survive your first engagement without breaking anything important. Chapter 2: Environment Discovery – Scan networks, identify hosts, and spot domain controllers like a pro. Chapter 3: LDAP & AD Querying – Speak fluent LDAP, master filters, and uncover hidden objects. Chapter 4: Windows Tools – Rediscover built-in gems like net, nltest, and PowerShell’s Get-AD* cmdlets. Chapter 5: PowerSploit & PowerView – Use PowerShell’s dark arts for safe, automated enumeration. Chapter 6: BloodHound – Visualize relationships, attack paths, and privilege chains that connect the AD kingdom. Chapter 7: DNS Discovery – Decode AD’s gossip network: SRV records, zones, and misconfigurations galore. Chapter 8: SPNs & Kerberos – Find service accounts, spot Kerberoastable targets, and understand authentication at its finest. Chapter 9: ACLs & Permissions – Read AD’s fine print: permissions, delegations, and abusable ACEs explained with a sense of humor. Chapter 10: Group Policy Enumeration – Crawl through GPOs, discover risky settings, and appreciate the chaos of inheritance. Chapter 11: Hybrid Enumeration – Connect the dots between on-prem and Azure AD for hybrid identity recon. Chapter 12: Automation & Reporting – Turn messy recon data into clean, actionable intelligence that clients and defenders actually love. Appendix: Practical Labs & Cheat Sheets – Build your own AD lab, practice ethically, and master your tools in a safe environment. By the time you close the last page, you’ll know how to enumerate everything that matters in Active Directory—from users and permissions to domains, trusts, and service accounts—without leaving a trail of chaos behind. Why This Book (and This Series) Matters From there, we move into the thrilling and slightly dangerous territory of: Active Directory Hacking: Initial Access Techniques for Ethical Hackers Privilege Escalation in Active Directory Lateral Movement in Active Directory Persistence in Active Directory Hacking Hybrid Environments Active Directory Defense Red Team Operations in Active Directory Active Directory Hacking Lab Manua Together, these books form the Active Directory Exploited collection—a complete, structured path from foundational learning to advanced attack simulation and defense. Whether you’re a student building your first lab, a red teamer honing your craft, or a blue teamer learning how attackers think, the series meets you exactly where you are. View Less