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Active Directory in Active Directory Dataset (Publication Date: 2024/01)

Active Directory in Active Directory Dataset (Publication Date: 2024/01)

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What does the Active Directory in Active Directory Self-Assessment include?

The Active Directory in Active Directory Self-Assessment includes a 327-page PDF and editable Word document containing 1,542 prioritised control questions across 12 security domains, an Excel-based scoring and gap analysis tool with automated risk heatmaps, compliance mappings to CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and Microsoft standards, executive and technical reporting templates, and real-world case studies of common misconfigurations and attack scenarios. All components are delivered via instant digital download for immediate use.

Are you exposing your organisation to security vulnerabilities, compliance failures, or operational outages due to misconfigured Active Directory environments? The Active Directory in Active Directory Self-Assessment is a comprehensive, expert-validated dataset designed to help IT security leads, infrastructure managers, and compliance officers systematically audit, strengthen, and optimise their Active Directory deployments. With 1,542 prioritised requirements, control questions, and best-practice benchmarks, mapped to NIST, CIS, and Microsoft’s Zero Trust standards, this self-assessment enables you to uncover hidden risks, close configuration gaps, and validate alignment with enterprise security frameworks before they result in breaches or failed audits. Without a rigorous evaluation tool like this, organisations risk privilege escalation attacks, lateral movement by threat actors, domain controller compromises, and non-compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.

What You Receive

  • A 327-page structured self-assessment workbook in PDF and editable Microsoft Word format, containing 1,542 prioritised Active Directory control questions across 12 critical maturity domains, enabling you to conduct a full-scope internal audit in under 48 hours
  • Excel-based scoring and gap analysis matrix with automated risk heatmaps, allowing you to benchmark current controls against CIS Critical Security Controls v8, Microsoft’s Secure Score, and NIST SP 800-53, and prioritise remediation actions by impact and exploitability
  • Twelve domain-specific assessment modules covering Identity Governance, Group Policy Management, Privileged Access Security, Domain Controller Hardening, Replication Security, LDAP Protection, Kerberos Configuration, Audit Logging, Backup & Recovery, AD Federation Services (AD FS), Zero Trust Integration, and Incident Response Readiness
  • Customisable reporting templates for executive briefings and technical teams, enabling clear communication of risks, compliance status, and remediation roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Real-world implementation benchmarks and misconfiguration case studies drawn from verified security incidents, including detection and response playbooks for common Active Directory attack vectors such as Golden Ticket, DCSync, and ACL abuse
  • Direct mapping of each requirement to relevant compliance frameworks (CIS Controls, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and Microsoft’s Identity Threat Detection recommendations, ensuring audit-ready documentation and traceable control validation
  • Instant digital download with lifetime access, enabling immediate deployment without delays or third-party dependencies

How This Helps You

This self-assessment transforms how you manage Active Directory security and compliance. Instead of relying on fragmented documentation, tribal knowledge, or reactive troubleshooting, you gain a repeatable, standards-aligned methodology to proactively assess and improve your directory services. Each of the 1,542 questions targets a specific configuration, policy, or monitoring control, enabling you to pinpoint misconfigurations that could lead to domain compromise in under 20 minutes per domain. By identifying privilege sprawl, stale accounts, weak replication security, or unmonitored changes early, you reduce the attack surface, prevent insider threats, and strengthen your organisation’s Zero Trust posture. Failing to conduct regular, structured assessments leaves your domain vulnerable to credential theft, ransomware propagation, and unauthorised access, all of which have led to documented breaches, regulatory fines, and contract losses in regulated industries. With this dataset, you ensure continuity, pass audits with confidence, and demonstrate due diligence in defending one of your most critical IT assets.

Who Is This For?

  • IT Security Managers responsible for defending on-premises and hybrid identity infrastructure
  • Compliance Officers needing to validate Active Directory controls for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR audits
  • Infrastructure Architects tasked with hardening directory services and aligning with Zero Trust principles
  • Penetration Testers and Red Teams seeking a comprehensive checklist of AD vulnerabilities to test against
  • Managed Service Providers (MSPs) delivering secure Active Directory management as part of client offerings
  • System Administrators who need a structured, repeatable way to evaluate and document AD health and security posture

Purchasing the Active Directory in Active Directory Self-Assessment isn’t an expense, it’s a strategic investment in operational resilience, compliance readiness, and cyber defence maturity. As the foundation of your identity ecosystem, Active Directory demands rigorous, ongoing evaluation. This tool gives you the authority, accuracy, and audit trail to lead that effort with confidence.

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