What Are Active Directory Security Gaps?

Did you know that over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies rely on Active Directory (AD) for identity and access management? While AD is the backbone of enterprise authentication, it’s also one of the most targeted systems by attackers. In fact, according to a recent Verizon DBIR report, misconfigured or insecure AD environments are behind many of today’s biggest breaches.

This is where Active Directory security gaps become a critical concern. From weak credentials to overly permissive accounts, these gaps give cyber threat actors the perfect opportunity to infiltrate networks, escalate privileges, and move laterally until they control entire domains.

In this article, we’ll break down common AD security gaps, real-world attack examples, the risks for businesses, and actionable steps to secure your environment.

Active Directory security gaps refer to vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or weaknesses within an AD environment that attackers can exploit.

AD manages authentication, authorization, and policies ...