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Introduction to Windows Security Policy and Registry

In a Windows environment, security policies and the Windows Registry play crucial roles in managing and enforcing security settings across the operating system. Understanding these components is essential for maintaining system integrity, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.

Conditions:

Given a classroom, applicable references, practical exercises, and necessary information technology equipment such as, a computer with virtualization capabilities, the Cyber Operations Specialist student will be able to identify and analyze Windows Security Policy and Registry utilizing different system tools and resources.

Knowledge:

  • Describe Security Concepts
  • Describe Windows Defender/Firewall
  • Describe Windows Registry Hive/Subkeys/Values
  • Identify and explain Registry Tools and Common Forms of Persistence
  • Describe System Security Posture and Resource Protection
  • Identify Audit Policy

Skills:

  • Describe Windows Security Concepts
  • Describe Windows Registry
  • Utilize built-in system tools to enumerate Windows Security and Registry