Active Directory
The foundation of enterprise identity — we design, harden, and keep it running clean.
Identity & Cloud Security
Secure your identity
infrastructure
Labs124 helps organizations harden, modernize, and optimize their identity stack — from on-prem Active Directory to cloud Entra ID and PKI.
Expertise
The identity stack, end to end
From domain controllers in your datacenter to Conditional Access in the cloud — we work across the full identity perimeter, including the hybrid glue that connects them.
Entra ID & Microsoft 365
Cloud identity and collaboration — access policies, tenant security, and workload protection in one stack.
MFA
Strong authentication that users actually adopt — from coverage campaigns to phishing-resistant methods.
PKI
Trust infrastructure for authentication, encryption, and code signing.
Hybrid Identity
The bridge between AD and Entra — sync, SSO, and coexistence done right.
Aligned with
- CIS Benchmarks
- Microsoft Secure Score
- ANSSI guides
- Zero Trust
Use cases
Typical engagements
Select a use case to see what the engagement covers, what you get, and how we usually run it.
Active Directory audit
A structured review of your on-premises AD estate — privileged accounts, GPO posture, authentication protocols, stale objects, and attack-path exposure.
- Express (days) or in-depth (weeks), sized to your environment
- Asset inventory and mapping
- Prioritized findings with quick-wins called out first
- Clear remediation roadmap your ops team can execute
- Optional follow-up meetings to track closure over time
Tiering model deployment
We design and deploy an admin tiering model that matches your environment — from a basic two-tier split to a full Tier 0 / 1 / 2 architecture with PAWs, authentication silos, and ongoing compliance checks.
- Basic model: two tiers when you need a fast, solid baseline
- Intermediate / advanced: full Tier 0 / 1 / 2 with dedicated admin accounts and OU layout
- Optional hardening: PAWs, MFA, and network segmentation
- Runbooks, drift reviews, and attestation so the model stays enforceable over time
PKI hardening & optimization
Secure and streamline your certificate infrastructure — from CA design to enrollment, templates, and lifecycle hygiene.
- Root / subordinate CA architecture and trust review
- Template hardening and auto-enrollment cleanup
- Smart card / WHfB alignment where relevant
- Expiry monitoring and renewal procedures that actually get followed
Enterprise-wide MFA rollout
Deploy multi-factor authentication at scale — with real coverage, phishing-resistant methods where it matters, and Conditional Access policies that stick.
- Registration campaigns and coverage tracking
- Authenticator, FIDO2, and passwordless / WHfB options
- Number matching and MFA fatigue protections
- Conditional Access MFA policies for users and admins
Compliance assessments
Measure your identity stack against frameworks that matter in your context — and turn gaps into a sequenced remediation plan, not a one-off checklist exercise.
- Establishing meaningful baselines
- ANSSI, CIS, NIST, and Secure Score alignment
- Evidence gathering and control-by-control scoring
- Gap analysis with prioritized remediation
- Recurring reviews so compliance does not drift between audits
Services
How we help you move forward
We focus on results — not reports that sit on a shelf. Whether you need a fast diagnostic or a deep assessment, we prioritize quick-wins you can implement immediately, then stay with you through the year to make sure vulnerabilities actually get fixed.
Results-first approach
Quick or in-depth
Express audits in days, or comprehensive reviews across your full identity stack — we adapt to your timeline and budget.
Quick-wins first
Findings are ranked by impact and effort. You get actionable fixes — not a 200-page PDF with no priority order.
Follow-up all year
Recurring review meetings to track remediation, re-scan posture, and hold progress accountable until vulnerabilities are closed.
Audit & Assessment
Fast snapshot or full-depth review — always oriented toward what you can fix first.
- Express audits (days) or comprehensive assessments (weeks)
- Quick-wins identified and prioritized by impact
- AD & Entra posture review
- Remediation roadmap your team can execute — not shelfware
Upgrades & Migration
Modernize without breaking what already works.
- DC & forest level upgrades
- Entra Connect migrations
- PKI root rollover & CA renewal
- Coexistence & rollback planning
FinOps & Optimization
Stop paying for licenses and resources nobody uses.
- M365 & Azure license right-sizing
- Unused mailbox & guest cleanup
- Subscription & SKU governance
- Recurring cost review cadence
Hardening & Securing
Close the gaps attackers actually exploit.
- Security baselines
- Conditional Access & MFA enforcement
- Attack surface reduction (ASR)
- Authentication policy hardening (NTLM, Kerberos)
Disaster Recovery
When AD fails, every minute counts — be ready before it happens.
- AD backup strategy & restore validation
- Forest recovery & metadata cleanup playbooks
- Break-glass account design & periodic testing
- RTO/RPO alignment with business continuity plans
Delegation & Lifecycle
Least privilege that scales with org changes — not one-off fixes.
- AD delegation model (helpdesk, app owners, OU admins)
- Joiner / mover / leaver automation & access reviews
- Service account & gMSA governance
- Entra ID group & role lifecycle hygiene
Managed Posture
Stay compliant between projects — with regular touchpoints that drive closure.
- Recurring review meetings throughout the year
- Track open findings until vulnerabilities are corrected
- Recurring re-scans & quarterly posture reports
Threat Detection
Catch identity attacks before they spread through the forest.
- Defender for Identity deployment & tuning
- Attack path & lateral movement analysis
- SIEM integration for identity events
- Alert runbooks for tier violations
Contact
contact@labs124.com
Let's talk about your environment
Whether you need a quick health check or a full identity transformation — reach out and we'll find the right approach.