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Active Directory and Windows Server Security Hardening

Active Directory remains the backbone of most corporate networks in the region and is a favourite target once attackers gain a foothold. This course teaches administrators how to lock down domains, protect privileged accounts and detect the lateral movement techniques used in real breaches. Delegates work through hardening tasks on Windows Server environments typical of African banks, retailers and public bodies.

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What you will be able to do

  • Design a tiered administration model to protect privileged domain accounts.
  • Apply group policy baselines that harden servers and workstations.
  • Detect and disrupt common credential theft and lateral movement techniques.
  • Secure domain controllers and manage service account risk.
  • Configure logging to surface suspicious authentication activity.
  • Plan a phased Active Directory hardening programme for the organisation.

Course outline

  1. 01Active Directory Attack Paths Explained
  2. 02Privileged Access and Tiered Administration
  3. 03Group Policy Security Baselines
  4. 04Protecting Domain Controllers
  5. 05Credential Theft and Lateral Movement Defence
  6. 06Service Accounts and Delegation Risk
  7. 07Authentication Logging and Detection
  8. 08Hardening Programme and Rollout

Who should attend

Systems administrators, domain administrators and infrastructure engineers responsible for Windows and Active Directory environments.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
6 to 8 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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