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Windows Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

Master essential Windows security skills for SOC analysts and security professionals

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Build comprehensive Windows security knowledge for cybersecurity operations. Learn Windows architecture, event log analysis, and PowerShell for security operations and threat hunting.

This comprehensive track contains 3 modules with 11 hands-on lessons total.

3
Modules
11
Lessons
Free
Access
4.5 hours
Total Time

What You'll Master

By completing this track, you'll have the Windows security skills needed for SOC operations and threat detection.

Understand Windows security architecture and access control models
Master Windows event log analysis for threat detection and investigation
Monitor and analyze critical Windows security events for suspicious activity
Use PowerShell for security operations and automated threat hunting
Implement Windows security configurations and hardening techniques
Configure and leverage Sysmon for advanced security monitoring
Detect and investigate security incidents using Windows native tools
Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to Windows security monitoring

Course Curriculum

This track contains the following modules:

Module 1
90 min4 lessons

Windows Security Essentials

Master Windows security architecture, user access control, built-in security features, and security configurations essential for protecting Windows environments.

Security Architecture
Access Control
Windows Defender
Group Policy
Security Baselines
Module 2
90 min4 lessons

Windows Event Logs & Monitoring

Learn to navigate Windows event logs, identify critical security events, analyze logs for threats, and implement advanced logging with Sysmon.

Event Viewer
Security Event IDs
Log Analysis
Sysmon
MITRE ATT&CK
Module 3
90 min3 lessons

PowerShell for Security Operations

Master PowerShell for security tasks including log querying, system monitoring, and threat hunting techniques to detect and investigate security incidents.

PowerShell Basics
Log Querying
Process Monitoring
Threat Hunting
Security Automation

Who This Track Is For

This track is designed for security professionals who need to master Windows security fundamentals.

SOC Analysts

Security operations center analysts who need to monitor Windows environments, analyze event logs, and detect threats.

Security Engineers

Security engineers responsible for implementing and maintaining Windows security controls and configurations.

IT Professionals

IT professionals transitioning to security roles who need comprehensive Windows security knowledge.

Ready to Master Windows Security?

Start your journey to becoming proficient in Windows security fundamentals and security operations.