https://blog.it-learn.io/tags/persistence/Recent content in Persistence on it-learn.io | IT, Networking & Cybersecurity BlogHugoen-usMon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.it-learn.io/posts/2026-04-27-active-directory-persistence-5-ways-attackers-stay/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.it-learn.io/posts/2026-04-27-active-directory-persistence-5-ways-attackers-stay/<p>Gaining Domain Admin access is not the end of an attack — it is often the beginning of the persistence phase. Sophisticated threat actors know that initial access can be detected and terminated. Their goal is to establish mechanisms that survive eviction attempts: password resets, account disabling, even partial domain rebuilds.</p> <p>Active Directory offers attackers a rich surface for persistence. The Kerberos architecture, the replication model, the inheritance-based permission system, and the in-memory authentication stack on domain controllers each present opportunities for durable footholds. Understanding these five techniques is essential for anyone responsible for AD security — both to detect active persistence and to assess residual risk after an incident.</p>