Windows Security: Harden and Protect Enterprise Environments

Windows security encompasses the practices, tools, and configurations used to protect Windows-based systems and networks. This includes Active Directory hardening, Group Policy security settings, Windows Defender, BitLocker encryption, Windows Firewall, auditing and compliance, and incident response in Windows environments.

• Primary Target: Windows is the most targeted OS by attackers
• AD Security: Compromised AD means total network compromise
• Ransomware: Windows environments are the top ransomware target
• Compliance: Regulatory requirements mandate security controls
• Business Critical: Most business applications run on Windows

• Windows Administrators: Harden your managed systems
• Security Teams: Protect enterprise Windows infrastructure
• IT Managers: Implement security policies and compliance
• Compliance Officers: Meet audit requirements

• Active Directory security hardening
• Group Policy security settings
• Windows Firewall configuration
• BitLocker and encryption
• Audit policy and event logging
• Windows Defender and endpoint protection
• Privileged access management
• Security baselines and benchmarks

1. Basics: Account policies, audit settings, firewall
2. AD Security: Privileged groups, delegation, AdminSDHolder
3. Group Policy: Security baselines and compliance settings
4. Monitoring: Event logs, SIEM integration, alerts
5. Advanced: PAM, credential guard, attack simulation

• Windows Security Administrator: €50,000 – €80,000/year
• Enterprise Security Engineer: €65,000 – €105,000/year
• IT Security Manager: €70,000 – €110,000/year