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AD_SIDHistory Job

The AD_SIDHistory Job enumerates historical SIDs in the audited environment and highlights exceptions involving the SIDHistory attribute on AD user objects. Specific conditions include when a user has a historical SID from their current domain, or when a non-admin user has a historical SID with administrative rights, both of which may be indicators of compromise.

Analysis Tasks for the AD_SIDHistory Job

Navigate to the Active Directory > 2.Users > AD_SIDHistory > Configure node and select Analysis to view the analysis tasks.

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Do not modify or deselect the selected analysis tasks. The analysis tasks are preconfigured for this job.

Analysis Tasks for the AD_SIDHistory Job

The default analysis tasks are:

  • Determine SIDHistory details – Creates the SA_AD_SIDHistory_Details table accessible under the job’s Results node
  • Summarize SIDHistory details – Creates the SA_AD_SIDHistory_Summary table accessible under the job’s Results node

In addition to the tables and views created by the analysis tasks, the AD_PasswordStatus Job produces the following pre-configured report:

ReportDescriptionDefault TagsReport Elements
SID HistoryThis report lists historical SIDs in the audited environment. Additionally, it highlights exceptions involving the SIDHistory attribute on AD user objects. Considered in particular are when a user has a historical SID from their current domain, or when a non-admin user has a historical SID with administrative rights.NoneThis report is comprised of three elements:
  • Bar Chart – Displays historical SIDs by domain
  • Table – Provides details on SID history
  • Table – Provides details on historical SIDs by domain