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# DPERSIST3 - Malicious Misconfiguration

> Establish domain persistence through strategic misconfiguration of Active Directory Certificate Services templates and settings.

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  DPERSIST3 is not currently supported by Certify, and as such not explained in detail here.
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  For comprehensive information on DPERSIST3, please refer to [Certified Pre-Owned](https://specterops.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/Certified_Pre-Owned.pdf).
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## Overview

DPERSIST3 involves malicious misconfiguration techniques to establish domain persistence. This technique leverages strategic modifications to Active Directory Certificate Services templates and configurations to maintain unauthorized access.

## Resources

For detailed implementation and methodology, consult the original research:

* [Certified Pre-Owned Research Paper](https://specterops.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/Certified_Pre-Owned.pdf) by Will Schroeder and Lee Chagolla-Christensen
* SpecterOps blog posts on AD CS security