Mastering Windows Security and Hardening / Dunkerley, Mark.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunkerley, Mark, (author).

Contributor:

Tumbarello, Matt, (author).

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computers--Security.

Computers.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (572 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Packt Publishing, 2020.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Enhance Windows security and protect your systems and servers from various cyber attacks Key Features Protect your device using a zero-trust approach and advanced security techniques Implement efficient security measures using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and Azure solutions Understand how to create cyber-threat defense solutions effectively Book Description Are 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 learn Understand baselining and learn the best practices for building a baseline Get to grips with identity management and access management on Windows-based systems Delve into the device administration and remote management of Windows-based systems Explore security tips to harden your Windows server and keep clients secure Audit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforced Monitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilities Who this book is for This 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." -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Windows Security

Chapter 2: Building a Baseline

Chapter 3: Server Infrastructure Management

Chapter 4: End User Device Management

Chapter 5: Hardware and Virtualization

Chapter 6: Network Fundamentals for Hardening Windows

Chapter 7: Identity and Access Management

Chapter 8: Administration and Remote Management

Chapter 9: Keeping Your Windows Client Secure

Chapter 10: Keeping Your Windows Server Secure

Chapter 11: Security Monitoring and Reporting

Chapter 12: Security Operations

Chapter 13: Testing and Auditing

Chapter 14: Top 10 Recommendations and the Future.

Notes:

Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 8, 2020)

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781839214288

9781839216411

1839216417

OCLC:

1201192177