Windows Hardening

Secure Windows servers following Microsoft security baselines and CIS benchmarks.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Hardening new Windows Server deployments
• Implementing CIS benchmarks or Microsoft security baselines
• Preparing for compliance audits (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
• Configuring security features after a security incident
• Setting up Windows Defender and advanced threat protection
• Establishing Group Policy security standards for a domain

Prerequisites