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Discovery with BloodHound

Guillaume Ross

Attacking Active Directory is a great way to achieve control of an environment, letting you access the data, and act on your objectives. BloodHound lets you visualize the shortest path to get to where you need to be.

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Attacking Active Directory is a great way to achieve control of an environment, letting you access the data, and act on your objectives. BloodHound lets you visualize the shortest path to get to where you need to be.

Understanding the relationship between thousands of Active Directory objects can be difficult. Users are members of groups, which can be nested in other groups, and linked to thousands of permissions. In this course, Discovery with BloodHound, you will gain the ability to use BloodHound to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment. First, you will learn how to install BloodHound. Next, you will discover how to use SharpHound to gather data from AD. Finally, you will explore how to ingest and visualize that data, finding paths between objects and the ultimate goal, Domain Admin access. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of BloodHound needed to start using it to attack AD, or to understand how to better defend it.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Discovering the Path to Domain Admin with BloodHound
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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Builds a strong foundation for beginners by starting with basic concepts of Active Directory and the purpose of BloodHound
Uses proven tools and technologies such as BloodHound and SharpHound that are widely used in the field of cybersecurity
Helps learners develop professional skills in Active Directory security and penetration testing
Teaches skills, knowledge, and tools that are highly relevant to industry
Taught by instructors who are recognized for their work in the field of cybersecurity

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Discovery with BloodHound with these activities:
Practice using the command line
Refresh your familiarity with command-line operations, preparing you to effectively execute BloodHound commands and navigate its interface.
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  • Review basic command-line navigation and commands
  • Practice using common commands for file management, directory navigation, and command execution
  • Experiment with more advanced command-line techniques
Review key AD fundamentals
Refresh your knowledge of foundational Active Directory concepts, ensuring you possess a solid base for the upcoming course content.
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  • Review key AD concepts and terminology
  • Understand the hierarchical structure of AD
  • Familiarize yourself with common AD objects (users, groups, OUs)
Review Active Directory Security Fundamentals
Review the fundamentals of securing an Active Directory environment to deepen your understanding of AD.
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  • Read the Microsoft Security Research & Defense blog post on "Defending Active Directory: A Guide to Security Best Practices"
  • Watch the Pluralsight course on "Securing Active Directory in the Cloud"
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Explore BloodHound's interface
Familiarize yourself with BloodHound's graphical user interface, preparing you for effective navigation and data analysis.
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  • Install and set up BloodHound on your local machine
  • Load data into BloodHound and explore the resulting graph
  • Navigate the BloodHound interface and understand its key features
Visualize and Describe AD relationships
Create a visual representation of an Active Directory environment to better understand the relationships between objects and how BloodHound can be used to attack it.
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  • Create a diagram of the AD environment
  • Use BloodHound to gather data on the environment
  • Map out the shortest path to Domain Admin
Visualize Active Directory Relationships
Practice using BloodHound to visualize the relationships between Active Directory objects.
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  • Install BloodHound
  • Collect data from Active Directory using SharpHound
  • Ingest and visualize the data in BloodHound
  • Identify the shortest path to Domain Admin access
Participate in a BloodHound study group
Join a study group to connect with peers, engage in discussions, and share insights, fostering a deeper understanding of BloodHound and its applications.
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  • Find or create a BloodHound study group
  • Attend regular study sessions and actively participate in discussions
  • Share knowledge, ask questions, and collaborate on BloodHound-related projects
Participate in a BloodHound CTF
Test your BloodHound skills and knowledge in a challenging environment, striving to solve puzzles and uncover hidden information.
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  • Find or register for a BloodHound CTF
  • Analyze the CTF environment and identify potential attack paths
  • Use BloodHound to gather data, identify vulnerabilities, and exploit them

Career center

Learners who complete Discovery with BloodHound will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Penetration Tester
A Penetration Tester is responsible for simulating attacks on an organization's computer systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Penetration Tester
Incident Responder
An Incident Responder is responsible for responding to security incidents and breaches. BloodHound may be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Incident Responder
Security Researcher
A Security Researcher is responsible for developing new security tools and techniques to protect organizations from attack. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Security Researcher
Information Security Analyst
An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Information Security Analyst
Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's computer systems and networks. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Systems Administrator
Security Analyst
A Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security data to identify and mitigate threats. BloodHound may be useful for a Security Analyst by helping them to visualize the shortest path to get to where they need to be in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from attack. BloodHound may be useful for this role by giving you the ability to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Security Engineer
A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's network security infrastructure. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
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Security Consultant
A Security Consultant is responsible for providing advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
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Compliance Analyst
A Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring that an organization's computer systems and networks comply with applicable laws and regulations. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Compliance Analyst
Vulnerability Manager
A Vulnerability Manager is responsible for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in an organization's computer systems and networks. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Vulnerability Manager
Forensic Analyst
A Forensic Analyst is responsible for investigating and analyzing computer systems and networks to identify evidence of criminal activity. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Forensic Analyst
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst is responsible for assessing and managing the risks to an organization's security. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
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Auditor
An Auditor is responsible for reviewing and evaluating an organization's computer systems and networks to ensure that they are operating in accordance with established standards and procedures. BloodHound could be useful in this role by providing a way to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Auditor
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from attack. BloodHound could be useful for this role by giving you the ability to quickly find the shortest path to compromise systems in an Active Directory environment.
See salaries and explore the career path for Security Engineer

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Discovery with BloodHound.
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Windows Internals, Part 2
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Provides a deep dive into the internal workings of Windows. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how Windows works, and how to exploit it.
Windows Internals, Part 2
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Windows Internals, Part 2
Kindle Edition
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The Hacker Playbook 3
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Provides a hands-on guide to penetration testing. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to test the security of their systems.
The Hacker Playbook 3: Practical Guide To...
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The Hacker Playbook 3: Practical Guide To...
Kindle Edition
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Kali Linux Revealed
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Provides a comprehensive overview of Kali Linux, a popular penetration testing distribution. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Kali Linux for security testing.
Kali Linux Revealed: Mastering the Penetration...
Paperback
$$$
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Network Security Assessment
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Provides a comprehensive overview of network security assessment. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to assess the security of their network.
Network Security Assessment: Know Your Network
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Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid
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Provides an overview of cybersecurity issues related to the smart grid. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to protect the smart grid from cyberattacks.
Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid:...
Paperback
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Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid:...
Kindle Edition
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The Art of Software Security Assessment
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Provides a comprehensive overview of software security assessment. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to assess the security of their software.
Art of Software Security Assessment, The:...
Kindle Edition
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The CERT Guide to Insider Threats
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Provides a comprehensive overview of insider threats. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to detect, deter, and defeat insider attacks.
The CERT Guide to Insider Threats: How to Prevent,...
Kindle Edition
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Time
21 hours
Level
Intermediate
Via
Pluralsight
Instructor
Guillaume Ross
Language
English
This course belongs to a collection called Red Team Tools . It's comprised of 22 courses:
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  2. Privilege Escalation and Client Execution with MSFVenom
  3. Initial Access with Aircrack-ng
  4. Initial Access with WiFi-Pumpkin
  5. Credential Access with THC Hydra
  6. Command and Control with Covenant
  7. Command and Control with Pupy
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  10. Defense Evasion with Invoke-Obfuscation
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  14. Credential Access with Responder
  15. Discovery with ADRecon
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Good to know
Builds a strong foundation for beginners by starting with basic concepts of Active Directory and the purpose of BloodHound
Uses proven tools and technologies such as BloodHound and SharpHound that are widely used in the field of cybersecurity
Helps learners develop professional skills in Active Directory security and penetration testing
Teaches skills, knowledge, and tools that are highly relevant to industry
Taught by instructors who are recognized for their work in the field of cybersecurity
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