Detect and Defeat AD Attacks With ExtraHop Decryption
Detect and Defeat AD Attacks With ExtraHop Decryption
3 PagesActive Directory is a prime target because compromising it grants attackers high‑privilege access and easy lateral movement. They often remain undetected by hiding malicious actions inside encrypted AD protocols like LDAP, MSRPC, SMB, and WSMAN, making them appear legitimate. Attackers also misuse approved admin tools such as BloodHound and Ntdsutil, blending their activity with normal operations. Detecting these threats requires decrypting AD protocol traffic to inspect executed commands and expose malicious behavior. AD’s central role across environments makes any compromise especially damaging.
