1. Active Directory Is the Primary Target of Modern Cyberattacks
Semperis reports that Microsoft AD is the primary identity system for 90% of organizations, making it a high‑value target for ransomware operators and threat actors. Disruption to AD commonly results in widespread downtime and business outages.
(Source: MSSP Alert)
DSP directly addresses this reality by monitoring both on‑prem AD and Entra ID (Azure AD), giving MSSPs full visibility across hybrid identity surfaces where attackers often pivot.
(Source: Semperis Directory Services Protector)
2. ADFR Reduces Active Directory Recovery Time by Up to 90%
Traditional AD recovery processes are slow and error‑prone, sometimes taking days or weeks to restore full functionality—especially after ransomware or destructive attacks. Semperis ADFR automates the entire recovery workflow and:
- Reduces AD forest recovery time by up to 90% (validated by Forrester). (Source: Semperis TEI Study)
- Restores AD in as few as five clicks. (Source: Semperis ADFR)
- Recovers Active Directory in minutes or hours, not days. (Source: Semperis ADFR)
3. ADFR Provides Malware‑Free, Trusted Recovery
During AD restoration, the biggest risk is reintroducing malware, backdoors, or attacker persistence. ADFR is built to prevent reinfection by:
- Performing post‑attack identity forensics to remove compromised accounts, persistence objects, and backdoors. (Source: Semperis ADFR)
- Restoring only clean AD data instead of full system images, which may contain dormant malware. (Source: Semperis Recovery Datasheet)
- Recovering AD even if domain controllers are fully infected, corrupted, or wiped. (Source: Semperis ADFR)
4. DSP Continuously Protects Hybrid AD + Entra ID
Semperis DSP is the industry’s most comprehensive identity threat detection and response (ITDR) platform for hybrid identity systems. It enables MSSPs to:
- Continuously detect misconfigurations and exposures across both AD and Entra ID. (Source: Semperis DSP)
- Automatically roll back malicious changes in real time. (Source: Semperis DSP)
- Monitor AD using the AD replication stream, detecting attacks that bypass log‑based or agent‑based tools. (Source: Semperis DSP)
- Identify attackers moving laterally between on‑prem AD and cloud directories (a hallmark of the SolarWinds attack). (Source: Semperis DSP)
5. DSP Addresses the Most Overlooked Risk: Service Accounts
Service accounts accumulate over years, become over‑privileged, and frequently go unmonitored—a perfect target for attackers. DSP’s Service Account Protection Essential feature helps MSSPs:
- Discover unknown and unmanaged service accounts.
- Detect stale passwords, misconfigurations, and risky privilege chains.
- Receive real‑time alerts on malicious or anomalous account behavior.
(Sources: CyberRiskLeaders & Semperis Press Release)
6. Semperis Enhances Our Incident Response & Forensics
ADFR and DSP together streamline breach response and reduce post‑attack dwell time. Benefits include:
- Accelerated post‑attack forensics to find attacker persistence. (Source: MSSP Alert)
- Unified visibility into both AD and Entra ID changes for fast triage. (Source: Semperis DSP)
- Automated guidance for closing identity security gaps after recovery. (Source: Semperis ADFR)
7. ADFR + DSP Help Us Deliver Stronger SLAs
With Semperis, we can:
- Guarantee faster AD restoration following ransomware events.
- Offer proactive identity threat detection and posture assessment services.
- Protect hybrid identity infrastructures end‑to‑end.
- Reduce manual recovery labor and improve predictability of outcomes.
Semperis and Veritas jointly emphasize that this unified approach provides unparalleled protection and recovery for enterprise AD environments.
(Source: MSSP Alert)
Conclusion
Semperis ADFR and DSP are purpose‑built for the realities we face today: ransomware‑driven outages, hybrid identity sprawl, and adversaries who exploit identity systems to gain dominance. By implementing both solutions, we strengthen their identity security portfolio, accelerate recovery SLAs, and deliver unmatched resilience for their customers.
Please contact us to learn more about Semperis, and how their tools can benefit you.
