The State of Active Directory Security: Key Risks to Monitor for 2025

Understand the most pressing threats to your AD environment—and what to do about them.

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Active Directory is foundational to your organization—but it’s also one of the most overlooked parts of the modern security stack. The findings in this report expose the most likely entry points for attackers and provide clear next steps for reducing your risk.

“We created this report to help organizations understand the real-world gaps that make Active Directory vulnerable—and provide a roadmap to fix them. If AD is compromised, your entire environment is at risk. The time to take action is now.” — Aidan Simister, CEO, Lepide

What you’ll learn:

  • The 10 most common Active Directory risks in 2025
  • Why permissions sprawl, stale objects, and legacy protocols still dominate the attack surface
  • How confident IT and security teams think they are—versus how prepared they really are
  • Actionable insights for improving AD hygiene and resilience
  • Where you stand compared to your peers

Who this is for:

  • IT and Security Leaders
  • AD Admins and Infrastructure Teams
  • Compliance and Risk Professionals
  • MSSPs and Consulting Partners
  • Anyone responsible for securing identity infrastructure