Active Directory protection that safeguards the heart of your network - we stop attackers before they take control of your domain, identities, and privileged accounts.
Active Directory (AD) is the central system that, in nearly every organization, manages user identities, access, passwords, and privileges. If an attacker compromises AD, they do not gain access to just one computer - they gain control over the entire network. This is precisely why AD is a primary target for ransomware groups and advanced attackers. NeoBit provides comprehensive Active Directory protection: from configuration hardening and tiering of administrative accounts, through monitoring of suspicious logins, to detecting specific attack techniques such as Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, and Golden Ticket attacks.
Why protecting Active Directory is critical for your security
What the problem is: most networks rely on AD as the single source of truth for authentication and authorization. Domain controllers, administrative accounts, and the Kerberos protocol are ideal targets because a single compromised privileged account opens the attacker's path to all systems, shared files, databases, and backups.
Why it matters: in practice, almost every serious ransomware incident passes through AD. The attacker first compromises a single user account (e.g. through phishing), then moves laterally across the network, escalates privileges, and ultimately takes over a domain controller. Once that stage is reached, the damage is massive - encryption of all systems, data theft, and a complete business shutdown. Timely AD security protection breaks that attack chain at an early stage.
- Identity compromise - stolen or weak passwords and insufficiently protected privileged accounts.
- Lateral movement - the attacker spreads from one computer to another using the same credentials.
- Privilege escalation - obtaining Domain Admin rights through misconfigurations and delegations.
- Persistence - hidden backdoors in AD (e.g. Golden Ticket) that survive even after password resets.
What our Active Directory protection covers
Our approach to domain protection covers the entire AD security lifecycle - from assessing the current state, through configuration hardening, to continuous monitoring and attack detection.
Hardening and configuration assessment
What we do: we systematically review and harden the AD configuration - password policies, delegation rights, legacy protocols, insecure settings, and incorrectly assigned privileges. Why: most successful AD attacks exploit exactly these misconfigurations that have accumulated over the years. Regular configuration assessment closes those gaps before an attacker can exploit them.
Tiering of administrative accounts
What we do: we introduce a tiered model in which administrative accounts for domain controllers, servers, and workstations are strictly separated and never used outside their own level. Why: if an administrator uses the same credentials on an ordinary workstation and on a domain controller, a single compromised workstation can mean the fall of the entire domain. Tiering breaks that link.
Protection of privileged accounts
What we do: we protect Domain Admin, Enterprise Admin, and service accounts through least privilege, dedicated administrative workstations, strong authentication, and access control. Why: privileged accounts are the most valuable prize - protecting them has the greatest impact on the overall security of identity protection.
Monitoring suspicious logins and attack detection
What we do: we continuously monitor logins, account behavior, and events on domain controllers, and detect specific attack techniques. Why: early detection is the difference between a stopped intrusion and a complete catastrophe. We specifically detect:
- Kerberoasting - extracting and offline cracking the passwords of service accounts.
- Pass-the-Hash - authentication using a stolen password hash without knowing the password itself.
- DCSync - abusing replication rights to steal all passwords from the domain.
- Golden Ticket - forging Kerberos tickets for permanent, unrestricted access to the domain.
On your own vs. with NeoBit
| Area | Without expert support | With NeoBit Active Directory protection |
|---|---|---|
| AD configuration | Default and inherited settings, unknown vulnerabilities | Hardening according to best practices and regular assessment |
| Administrative accounts | Shared and over-privileged | Tiering model and least privilege |
| Attack detection | Attacks (Kerberoasting, DCSync) go unnoticed | Targeted detection of known AD attack techniques |
| Login monitoring | Logs are not monitored or are monitored sporadically | Continuous monitoring of suspicious logins |
| Incident response | Response comes too late, after the damage | Early detection and coordinated response |
Want to know what state your Active Directory is in? Request a free assessment and you will get a clear insight into the risks as well as concrete steps to remediate them.
How we work
Our process is structured, transparent, and tailored to your organization - without unnecessary disruption to your business.
- 1. State assessment - detailed analysis of the AD configuration, privileged accounts, and existing vulnerabilities.
- 2. Hardening plan - a prioritized list of measures with a clear impact on security and business.
- 3. Implementation - hardening, tiering, and protection of privileged accounts in agreed phases.
- 4. Monitoring and detection - setting up monitoring of suspicious logins and detection of attack techniques.
- 5. Continuous improvement - regular configuration assessment and reporting on the security posture.
We connect Active Directory protection with our other services for complete security. Through penetration testing we realistically verify how resilient your AD is to real attacks, while through SOC monitoring we ensure continuous monitoring and a rapid response to threats 24/7.
Why NeoBit
A security-first approach. Security is not an add-on to our business - it is its core. We base every recommendation on real attacker techniques and proven defensive practices.
The highest standards. We work according to recognized industry frameworks and best practices for protecting Active Directory, with a documented and repeatable process.
Local support. We have a local team that speaks your language, understands your business, and is available when you need it - without waiting on overseas support centers.
AD is too complex and too important to be left to chance. Request a consultation and together we will build domain protection that truly keeps attackers at bay.
Frequently asked questions
What is Active Directory protection and why do I need it?
Active Directory protection is a set of measures that protect the central system for managing identities and access in your network. It is needed because compromising AD gives an attacker control over the entire organization, which is why AD is a primary target for ransomware attacks and advanced threats.
Which Active Directory attacks do you detect?
We detect the most common and most dangerous techniques, including Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, DCSync, and Golden Ticket attacks, as well as suspicious logins and privilege escalation attempts. The goal is to break the attack chain before the attacker takes over the domain.
Will implementing AD protection disrupt our business?
No. We introduce the measures gradually and in agreed phases, with a prior assessment of the impact on the business. We plan hardening and tiering so that users and administrators work without disruption, while security is significantly raised.
How does AD protection work together with penetration testing and SOC monitoring?
With penetration testing we realistically verify the resilience of your AD to real attacks, and with SOC monitoring we ensure continuous monitoring 24/7. Together they form a complete defense - from proactive assessment to a rapid response to incidents.