Unmonitored Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) servers pose a significant risk to your organization’s identity infrastructure. AD CS, the backbone of certificate issuance and trust, is a high-value target for attackers aiming to escalate privileges or forge credentials. Without proper monitoring, attackers can exploit these servers to issue unauthorized certificates, enabling stealthy lateral movement and persistent access. Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity version 2.0 sensors on all AD CS servers to mitigate this risk. These sensors provide real-time visibility into suspicious activity, detect advanced threats, and generate actionable alerts based on security events and network behavior.
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