# Active Directory Attacks

> Master Active Directory penetration testing. Learn AD fundamentals, credential dumping with Mimikatz, attack path mapping with BloodHound, and lateral movement.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/active-directory-attacks
Last updated: 2026-07-27

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| Level | Advanced |
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Lessons | 21 |
| Estimated time | 2 h |

A comprehensive, advanced learning path covering the core methodologies of Active Directory exploitation. Progress from foundational AD architecture and authentication protocols to hands-on credential dumping with Mimikatz, attack path visualization with BloodHound, and executing sophisticated lateral movement techniques to achieve Domain Admin. Designed for cybersecurity professionals aiming to master enterprise network red teaming.

## Rooms in this path

1. [Active Directory Fundamentals](https://codelivly.com/rooms/active-directory-fundamentals) - Master the crown jewel of enterprise networks. Understand AD architecture, core protocols (Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM), and…
2. [Mimikatz & Credential Dumping](https://codelivly.com/rooms/mimikatz-credential-dumping) - Master the ultimate Windows credential extraction tool. Learn to bypass AV/EDR, dump LSASS memory, and execute stealthy…
3. [BloodHound: Active Directory Attack Path Mapping](https://codelivly.com/rooms/bloodhound-active-directory-attack-path-mapping) - Learn to map and exploit hidden Active Directory relationships using BloodHound and SharpHound to find the shortest…
4. [Lateral Movement Techniques](https://codelivly.com/rooms/lateral-movement-techniques) - Master post-exploitation lateral movement using Pass-the-Hash, Pass-the-Ticket, PsExec, WMI, and WinRM to navigate…

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