Windows System Security Foundations - by Mike O'Leary (Paperback)

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Book Synopsis Whether you're a student, a career changer, or an early-career professional, this book offers a practical, hands-on introduction to Windows security fundamentals from both offensive and defensive perspectives. With over 100 exercises designed to reinforce key concepts, readers will gain real-world experience in securing domain-joined and stand-alone Windows systems. The journey begins with PowerShell--an essential tool for both administrators and attackers. You'll learn how PowerShell history is recorded, how credentials are managed, and how scripts can be obfuscated or monitored. From there, the book explores Windows users and groups, the logon process, access tokens, and Use…