Part 1: Getting Started and Fundamentals

In this section, you will learn about the fundamentals of protecting your Windows environment. It is important that you understand the basics and the different layers involved to better protect your Windows endpoints. First, you will be provided with an overview of the security fundamentals, followed by looking at the importance of building a baseline and why you need to adopt a framework to build a successful security program. Then, we will cover hardware-based and virtualization-based security features, as well as network hardening fundamentals, to ensure your Windows endpoints have the correct protections in place. Finally, we will complete the section with a focus on one of the most important aspects of your security program, the protection of your identities and access management.

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Fundamentals of Windows Security
• Chapter 2, Building a Baseline
• Chapter...