Hack The Box Certified Active Directory Penetration (CAPE) Training
HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) is a highly hands-on certification that assesses the candidates’ security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling skills. HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification holders will possess technical competency in the security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling domains at an intermediate level.
Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (HTB CAPE)
Course Overview
The HTB Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (HTB CAPE) is a highly hands-on certification assessing candidates' skills in identifying and exploiting advanced Active Directory (AD) vulnerabilities. HTB CAPE certification holders will possess technical competency in AD and Windows penetration testing, understanding complex attack paths, and employing advanced techniques to exploit them. HTB CAPE certification holders will demonstrate proficiency in executing sophisticated attacks abusing different authentication protocols such as Kerberos and NTLM and abusing misconfigurations within AD components and standard applications in AD environments such as Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), Windows Update Server Services (WSUS), Exchange, and Domain Trusts. Furthermore, they will be adept at leveraging specialized tools to exploit AD from Linux and Windows and utilizing Command and Control (C2) frameworks for post-exploitation operations. They will also be able to conduct internal penetration tests professionally against modern AD environments.
The HTB CAPE certification represents the next step in advancing in AD pentesting beyond the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS) certification.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Active Directory Enumeration & Attacks
- Active Directory LDAP
- Active Directory PowerView
- Active Directory BloodHound
- Module 2: Windows Lateral Movement
- Using CrackMapExec
- Module 3: Kerberos Attacks
- DACL Attacks I
- DACL Attacks II
- NTLM Relay Attacks
- ADCS Attacks
- Active Directory Trust Attacks
- Module 4: Post-Exploitation and Evasion
- Intro to C2 Operations with Sliver
- Introduction to Windows Evasion Techniques
- MSSQL, Exchange, and SCCM Attacks
Intended Audience
- Senior Penetration Testers
- Windows & Active Directory Penetration Testers
- Red Team Operators
- Active Directory Security Specialists
- System Administrators
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- Security Analysts
Prerequisites
The following is a list of prerequisites for a successful outcome:
- Interpreting a letter of engagement
- Advanced knowledge of Active Directory infrastructure and security concepts
- Knowledge around Windows and Active Directory and their functionality
- Understanding Active Directory authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, Certificate based-authentication, etc.)
- Familiarity with common and advanced Active Directory attacks and exploitation techniques
- Proficiency in navigating complex AD structures and understanding AD permissions and policies
- Ability to detect and exploit misconfigurations in Active Directory environments
- Knowledge of bypass techniques to circumvent various security measures in Windows environments
- Capability to recommend and implement security hardening measures for AD
- Professionally communicating and reporting vulnerabilities
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Course Description
HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) is a highly hands-on certification that assesses the candidates’ security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling skills. HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification holders will possess technical competency in the security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling domains at an intermediate level. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in penetration testing & red teaming that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in penetration testing & red teaming. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/hack-the-box-training/hack-the-box-certified-active-directory-penetration-training/.
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