Summary
This chapter provided an overview of endpoint security for Windows 10 and 11, which is required for safeguarding an organization’s digital assets. We began with an exploration of key security features such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and BitLocker. You learned how to audit Windows Defender using PowerShell and the Defender API, evaluate Windows Firewall configurations, and assess BitLocker encryption practices effectively.
In the next chapter, we will look into Linux systems auditing, focusing on popular enterprise Linux distributions to enhance your ability to audit security configurations, user access controls, and firewall management within Linux systems.
