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# Active Directory

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## Overview{% #overview %}

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This pack processes Active Directory Domain Services events, including Kerberos authentication, directory-service changes, and DCSync replication abuse.

What this pack does:

- Parses Kerberos events
- Flags DCSync replication
- Drops routine renewals