Herr HoZi

This post introduces the next major AS2Go release and presents the core innovations and technical advancements shaping Version 2026.

• PowerShell 7 Module Architecture
• Modular Attack Framework
• Structured preparation and configuration of an existing Active Directory environment for AS2Go.

AS2Go PowerShell module

AS2Go now operates as a fully structured PowerShell module, providing improved maintainability, modularity, and execution control

One of the key enhancements is parallel processing, improving execution speed—particularly for large-scale user provisioning, account manipulation, and password spray operations.

Modular Attack Framework

Each phase of the kill chain is implemented as an independent function. This modular architecture allows:

• Flexible chaining of attack scenarios
• Isolated execution of individual attack phases
• Controlled simulation of specific techniques

Initialize-AS2GoLabConfiguration

The function Initialize-AS2GoLabConfiguration facilitates the structured preparation and configuration of an existing Active Directory environment for AS2Go.

[>] AS2Go - Environment Configuration
Follow the listed order for optimal execution.
[V] Verify Configuration  [B] Break Glass Account  [A] AS2Go Assets  [D] Demo Users  [C] ADCS  [S] Share
[M] MDI Triggers[Q] Quit  [?] Help (default is "V"): ?
V - Validate that all required AS2Go Active Directory configurations are in place.
B - Define the break-glass account. This account is excluded from all attack scenarios.
A - Create dedicated AS2Go Active Directory groups and organizational units.
D - Create demo accounts for user manipulation scenarios.
C - Set up Active Directory Certificate Services, including intentionally vulnerable templates (e.g., ESC1).
S - Create a share for simulated Active Directory backups on a Domain Controller.
M - Configure settings to enable Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) specific detections, including DNS zone
transfers and honeytokens.
Q - Exit the AS2Go environment configuration.
[V] Verify Configuration  [B] Break Glass Account  [A] AS2Go Assets  [D] Demo Users  [C] ADCS  [S] Share
[M] MDI Triggers[Q] Quit  [?] Help (default is "V"):

Available AS2Go Environment Configuration Options

The integrated Active Directory Object Picker simplifies configuration and object selection within complex directory structures.

The Active Directory Object Picker is also available as a standalone script on my GitHub page – https://github.com/HerrHozi/Select-ADObject .