Service Accounts: From Security Measure to Silent Foothold

Microsoft’s built-in password rotation mechanism is designed to protect on-premises Non-Human Identities (NHIs), such as machine accounts in Active Directory (AD). On the surface, it appears to be a strong defense—automated, scheduled, and structured to minimize security risks. This safeguard, however, can be subverted—allowing attackers to create a persistent foothold. An adversary can manipulate the […]