How to View and Analyze Active Directory (AD) Object ACLs Using Gold Finger

In this blog, as we begin coverage of how to view and analyze Active Directory security permissions, ACLs and SACLs, we will make extensive use of the Gold Finger Active Directory Security/ACL/SACL Viewer Tool. It would thus be helpful to have a basic understanding of how to use Gold Finger's automated Active Directory security permissions/ACL/SACL viewing and analysis capabilities.

How to View and Analyze Active Directory (AD) Object ACLs Using Gold Finger

The following is thus a brief demo that shows how to use Gold Finger to view and analyze Active Directory security permissions, ACLs and SACLs.

How to View and Analyze Active Directory Security Permissions/Rights, ACLs and SACLs

In addition to being able to view and analyze Active Directory security permissions/rights, ACLs and SACLs, Gold Finger can also generate Active Directory delegated access reports that show you who is delegated what access where and how.

Once you have gained familiarity with how to use Gold Finger to view and analyze Active Directory security rights/permissions, ACLs and SACLs, it will be much easier to follow various examples that we shall share as we cover this subject.


The WikiLeaks Security Incident and the lastest Anonymous Cyber-Attacks on Israel all demonstrate the importance of cyber security and IT security today. When it comes to the security of the IT infatructures of organization, Active Directory is at the foundation of their security and thus is mission-critical to global security today. In fact, the most the Most Powerful and Expensive Weapon in the World is related to Active Directory security as well.