Are you looking for the most current and effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by intruders? This updated second edition is a detailed guide that helps you gain the expertise to implement efficient security measures and create robust defense solutions using modern technologies.
The first part of the book covers security fundamentals with details around building and implementing baseline controls. As you advance, you’ll learn how to effectively secure and harden your Windows-based systems through hardware, virtualization, networking, and identity and access management (IAM). The second section will cover administering security controls for Windows clients and servers with remote policy management using Intune, Configuration Manager, Group Policy, Defender for Endpoint, and other Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud security technologies. In the last section, you’ll discover how to protect, detect, and respond with security monitoring, reporting, operations, testing, and auditing.
By the end of this book, you’ll have developed an understanding of the processes and tools involved in enforcing security controls and implementing zero-trust security principles to protect Windows systems.
publication date
2022-08-19
what you will learn
Build a multi-layered security approach using zero-trust concepts
Explore best practices to implement security baselines successfully
Get to grips with virtualization and networking to harden your devices
Discover the importance of identity and access management
Explore Windows device administration and remote management
Become an expert in hardening your Windows infrastructure
Audit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforced
Monitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilities
key features
Learn to protect your Windows environment using zero-trust and a multi-layered security approach * Implement security controls using Intune, Configuration Manager, Defender for Endpoint, and more * Understand how to onboard modern cyber-threat defense solutions for Windows clients
approach
This easy-to-follow guide will provide you with the security fundamentals needed to secure a Windows environment. It will describe the importance of building a foundational baseline for your environment and how to apply it. You will be provided with instructions on hardening Windows clients and servers, along with validating compliance to ensure the controls are in place. You’ll learn the importance of monitoring and reporting for a robust security operational program.
audience
If you're a cybersecurity or technology professional, solutions architect, systems engineer, systems administrator, or anyone interested in learning how to secure the latest Windows-based systems, this book is for you. 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.
short description
With this edition, you’ll be able to secure your company’s data and users in today’s threat landscape. This book will help you to holistically approach the method of securing your Windows environment, with best practice recommendations, real-world scenarios, and by guiding you through implementing a zero-trust multi-layered approach.
subtitle
Secure and protect your Windows environment from cyber threats using zero-trust security principles
keywords
zero trust, IAM, endpoint defender, microsoft windows security, vulnerabilities, windows attackers, hacking windows, windows firewall, powershell, windows server security
Product ISBN
9781803236544
