Windows Security
Beginner
Module 1 of 3

Windows Security Essentials

Master Windows security architecture and protection mechanisms

Master Windows security architecture, user access control, built-in security features, and security configurations essential for protecting Windows environments. Learn kernel mode, user mode, ACLs, Windows Defender, BitLocker, and security hardening techniques.

This module contains 4 lessons covering the foundational security features and configurations of Windows systems.

4
Lessons
90 min
Duration
Free
Access
15
Points

What You'll Learn

By the end of this module, you'll master the essential Windows security features and configurations.

Understand Windows security architecture including kernel mode and user mode
Configure user accounts and implement proper access control
Utilize Windows Defender, Firewall, and BitLocker for system protection
Apply security hardening using Group Policy and security baselines

Module Lessons

This module contains the following lessons:

1
Windows Architecture & Security Model
20 min
Lesson

Learn Windows security architecture including kernel mode, user mode, security subsystems, and security principals.

Kernel Mode
User Mode
Security Subsystems
Security Principals
2
User Accounts & Access Control
25 min
Lesson

Master Windows account types, NTFS permissions, ACLs, and User Account Control (UAC) for proper access management.

Account Types
NTFS Permissions
ACLs
UAC
3
Windows Security Features
25 min
Lesson

Understand Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker encryption, and Credential Guard for comprehensive system protection.

Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
BitLocker
Credential Guard
4
Security Configurations
20 min
Lesson

Implement Windows hardening using Group Policy, security baselines, and CIS benchmarks to reduce attack surface.

Group Policy
Security Baselines
CIS Benchmarks
Hardening

Perfect For

SOC Analysts

Security analysts who need to understand Windows security architecture for threat detection.

Security Engineers

Security professionals implementing Windows hardening and security configurations.

IT Administrators

Windows administrators looking to strengthen security posture and access control.

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Start this module and build essential Windows security skills.