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Mastering Windows Security and Hardening: Secure and protect your Windows environment from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threats
Enhance Windows security and protect your systems and servers from various cyber attacks
Key FeaturesProtect your device using a zero-trust approach and advanced security techniquesImplement efficient security measures using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and Azure solutionsUnderstand how to create cyber-threat defense solutions effectivelyBook DescriptionAre you looking for effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by unauthorized users?
Mastering Windows Security and Hardening is a detailed guide that helps you gain expertise when implementing efficient security measures and creating robust defense solutions.
We will begin with an introduction to Windows security fundamentals, baselining, and the importance of building a baseline for an organization. As you advance, you will learn how to effectively secure and harden your Windows-based system, protect identities, and even manage access. In the concluding chapters, the book will take you through testing, monitoring, and security operations. In addition to this, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to ensure compliance and continuous monitoring through security operations.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed a full understanding of the processes and tools involved in securing and hardening your Windows environment.
What you will learnUnderstand baselining and learn the best practices for building a baselineGet to grips with identity management and access management on Windows-based systemsDelve into the device administration and remote management of Windows-based systemsExplore security tips to harden your Windows server and keep clients secureAudit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforcedMonitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilitiesWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators, cybersecurity and technology professionals, solutions architects, or anyone interested in learning how to secure their Windows-based systems. A basic understanding of Windows security concepts, Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure will help you get the best out of this book.
Table of ContentsFundamentals of Windows SecurityBuilding a BaselineServer Infrastructure ManagementEnd User Device ManagementHardware and VirtualizationNetwork Fundamentals for Hardening WindowsIdentity and Access ManagementAdministration and Remote ManagementKeeping Your Windows Client SecureKeeping Your Windows Server SecureSecurity Monitoring and ReportingSecurity OperationsTesting and AuditingTop 10 Recommendations and the Future
Key FeaturesProtect your device using a zero-trust approach and advanced security techniquesImplement efficient security measures using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and Azure solutionsUnderstand how to create cyber-threat defense solutions effectivelyBook DescriptionAre you looking for effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by unauthorized users?
Mastering Windows Security and Hardening is a detailed guide that helps you gain expertise when implementing efficient security measures and creating robust defense solutions.
We will begin with an introduction to Windows security fundamentals, baselining, and the importance of building a baseline for an organization. As you advance, you will learn how to effectively secure and harden your Windows-based system, protect identities, and even manage access. In the concluding chapters, the book will take you through testing, monitoring, and security operations. In addition to this, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to ensure compliance and continuous monitoring through security operations.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed a full understanding of the processes and tools involved in securing and hardening your Windows environment.
What you will learnUnderstand baselining and learn the best practices for building a baselineGet to grips with identity management and access management on Windows-based systemsDelve into the device administration and remote management of Windows-based systemsExplore security tips to harden your Windows server and keep clients secureAudit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforcedMonitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilitiesWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators, cybersecurity and technology professionals, solutions architects, or anyone interested in learning how to secure their Windows-based systems. A basic understanding of Windows security concepts, Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure will help you get the best out of this book.
Table of ContentsFundamentals of Windows SecurityBuilding a BaselineServer Infrastructure ManagementEnd User Device ManagementHardware and VirtualizationNetwork Fundamentals for Hardening WindowsIdentity and Access ManagementAdministration and Remote ManagementKeeping Your Windows Client SecureKeeping Your Windows Server SecureSecurity Monitoring and ReportingSecurity OperationsTesting and AuditingTop 10 Recommendations and the Future
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Published July 8, 2020
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February 21, 2021
The book provides useful overview buck lacks depth. For example, only 4 pages are dedicated to PAW and AD Red Forest topologies, a subject worth a full book. Probably, half of the content is related to Azure AD and cloud security tools from Microsoft.
Most if not all of the info found in the book is available directly from Microsoft. As a result, the books mostly serves as a collection of links to various pages at microsoft.com.
It still cloud be a good overview if you are just starting securing a Windows infrastructure.
Most if not all of the info found in the book is available directly from Microsoft. As a result, the books mostly serves as a collection of links to various pages at microsoft.com.
It still cloud be a good overview if you are just starting securing a Windows infrastructure.
December 20, 2022
Solid guide book on hardening Windows, Windows Server, Azure, and general information on hardening in the context of the workplace.
The title may be a bit misleading as it does not specify that the focus is around the workplace environment where you manage multiple computers and infrastructure. This book does not pertain to hardening your personal computer at home, although technically you could implement some of the suggested steps for yourself.
The title may be a bit misleading as it does not specify that the focus is around the workplace environment where you manage multiple computers and infrastructure. This book does not pertain to hardening your personal computer at home, although technically you could implement some of the suggested steps for yourself.
September 10, 2023
Not really directed to the OS and more to the Microsoft way of things and technologies also covers cloud.
I was looking more info regarding the OS
I was looking more info regarding the OS
August 25, 2024
A good start!
But I now have to work through the next edition of this book and integrate the differences. We are moving to Win 11 and from
Server 2016 to, I hope Server 2025.
But I now have to work through the next edition of this book and integrate the differences. We are moving to Win 11 and from
Server 2016 to, I hope Server 2025.
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