Service accounts are one of the most overlooked security gaps in Active Directory, and they’re a common path to domain admin for attackers. In this episode, we break down how these accounts are abused, why they’re risky, and what steps you can take to secure them.
- What makes service accounts a prime target in internal pentests
- Real-world examples of service account compromise, password reuse, and privilege escalation
- The dangers of overprivileged, unmanaged, and forgotten service accounts
- Practical mitigation strategies including inventory, privilege reduction, and password vaults
- Key mistakes to avoid when cleaning up or changing service accounts
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