Windows Administration And Security Beginner To Advanced

Use the skills taught in this course to add professional value to your resume and break into cyber security roles.

What you'll learn

Prepare for Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Security+, and Microsoft Certifications

Learn The Windows Operating System Security

Learn The Windows Operating System Tools

Learn Windows Systems Administration

Prepare for Entry into beginner IT and Cyber Roles

Exclusive Security Options Checklist Resource

Requirements

No experience required but a desire to learn new material.

Description

You NEED to learn Microsoft Windows System Administration and Security.Employers have an IMMEDIATE need for candidates who possess skills that supplement their cyber operations teams.Microsoft Windows is used by the majority of all computer device owners and businesses. This naturally means most attackers are designing their plans and exploits for Windows users in a workplace and especially less informed users at home!Not understanding how to operate, secure, and maintain these devices in both environments is irresponsible and removes opportunities for you to shine among the group.If you have ambitions to become a cyber network defender, cybersecurity analyst, or better informed home user you have a responsibility to learn security fundamentals and systems administration in Windows in DEPTH.This course is for anyone who wants to see VALUE ADDED in cyber operations teams.Decreasing the attack surface of the Windows operating system is pertinent to maintaining a good security posture.In this course you will learn:How to administer a Windows computer environmentHow to harden a Windows computer environment (decrease attack surface)Cybersecurity principles and best practices as a userDon't give anyone the opportunity to question your value by coming in at the start with the knowledge required of you to succeed in a cyber operations team.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Creating Your Virtual Lab

Section 2: Windows and Personalization

Lecture 3 Start Menu / Task Bar

Lecture 4 Task Manager and Processes

Lecture 5 File Explorer and Finding Files

Lecture 6 Display Settings

Lecture 7 Personalization and Ease of Access

Section 3: Windows Settings in Depth

Lecture 8 System

Lecture 9 Updates and Security

Lecture 10 Devices

Lecture 11 Apps

Lecture 12 Ease of Access & Android Phone

Lecture 13 Accounts & Search

Lecture 14 Network, Time, Privacy

Section 4: Control Panel in Depth

Lecture 15 Introducing The Control Panel

Lecture 16 System and Security

Lecture 17 Network and Internet

Lecture 18 Hardware and Sound

Lecture 19 Programs

Lecture 20 User Accounts

Lecture 21 File Explorer Options

Section 5: User and Group Management

Lecture 22 Least Privilege and Passwords

Lecture 23 User and Group Management

Section 6: Firewall and Firewall Rules

Lecture 24 FireWall in Windows

Section 7: Administrative Tools in Depth

Lecture 25 Computer Management

Lecture 26 Services

Lecture 27 Device Security

Lecture 28 System Info / System Config

Lecture 29 Registry Editor

Lecture 30 Local Sec Policy - Account Policy

Lecture 31 Audits, User Rights, Security Options, GPO

Section 8: Command Prompt and RUN

Lecture 32 Windows Command Line

Lecture 33 PowerShell and Networking

Section 9: Internet Security and Hosts

Lecture 34 Avoid Redirections with HOSTS File

Lecture 35 Browser Security for Edge

Lecture 36 Browser Security for Chrome

Lecture 37 Browser Security for FireFox

Section 10: Securing The BIOS

Lecture 38 BIOS Security

Section 11: Course Completion

Lecture 39 Thank you!

This is ESSENTIAL to anyone who wants to be competitive in the Cybersecurity industry.,This is for anyone desiring high-income Cybersecurity knowledge.,This course is for anyone interested in certifying in CompTIA A+, Security+, or other Microsoft Certifications,This is for anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Windows.,This is for new and intermediate users of the Windows Operating System.,This is for anyone who wants to take on an administrative role.,This is for anyone who wants to learn to decrease the attack surface of Windows.