AD Tripwires is a deception-based security solution designed to detect threats within Active Directory environments. The product deploys decoy objects and honeypot-style mechanisms within AD infrastructure to identify malicious activity and unauthorized access attempts. The solution operates by creating tripwire elements that attackers are likely to interact with during reconnaissance or lateral movement activities. When these tripwires are triggered, security teams receive alerts indicating potential compromise or attack activity within the Active Directory environment. AD Tripwires functions as part of threat detection and response workflows, providing early warning signals when adversaries attempt to enumerate, exploit, or move laterally through Active Directory infrastructure. The technology is positioned to complement existing security controls by adding a deception layer specifically tailored to AD environments. The product is offered by Horizon3.ai as part of their broader NodeZero platform, which includes autonomous penetration testing and security validation capabilities. AD Tripwires can be used to validate detection and response capabilities by testing whether security operations teams can identify when deception objects are accessed or manipulated.