Windows Security
Develop the skills to assess a Windows host security baseline through a learning path centred on Windows Security. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Windows Security skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Windows identity
- Host protection
- Credential and data controls
- Monitoring and validation
- Applied project: Assess a Windows host security baseline
- Windows Security — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Windows Security. Its course-specific content covers Windows identity, Host protection, Credential and data controls, Monitoring and validation, followed by an applied project focused on assess a windows host security baseline. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Windows Security or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Working knowledge of cybersecurity and practical familiarity with the named platform or subject. Review the course topics before enrolment to confirm the lab starting point.
Assess a Windows host security baseline
Deliver assess a windows host security baseline. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Windows identity
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- Local and domain accounts
- Access tokens, groups and privilege boundaries
Practical exerciseApply windows identity to the assess a windows host security baseline and capture the validation evidence.
02Host protection
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- Update policy and Defender controls
- Firewall profiles and remote-access settings
Practical exerciseApply host protection to the assess a windows host security baseline and capture the validation evidence.
03Credential and data controls
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- Service accounts and secure administration
- BitLocker concepts and recovery-key ownership
Practical exerciseApply credential and data controls to the assess a windows host security baseline and capture the validation evidence.
04Monitoring and validation
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- Windows event logs and audit policy
- Authorised checks, remediation and exception records
Practical exerciseApply monitoring and validation to the assess a windows host security baseline and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Assess a Windows host security baseline
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Assess a Windows host security baseline.
- Implement the project using windows identity, host protection, credential and data controls, monitoring and validation.
Practical exerciseAssess a Windows host security baseline.
06Windows Security — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Windows identity · Host protection
Establish the Windows Security scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Credential and data controls · Monitoring and validation
Apply the core Windows Security techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for assess a windows host security baseline. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete assess a windows host security baseline, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | ₹7–13 LPA | ₹16–30 LPA | ₹32–55 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗