Windows 11: Security
1h 40mIntermediate2025-06-24
Authors
Martin Guidry
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Authority on SQL Server and SharePoint
Course details
In this course, Microsoft Certified Trainer Martin Guidry helps you work through each essential consideration for securing Windows 11 PCs. Working through key steps, including assigning permissions, identity authentication, encryption, protecting against viruses and malware, and group policy, Martin discusses best practices and how various features may have changed in Windows 11.
Skills covered
WindowsNetwork SecurityCybersecurityMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Introducing Windows 11 security
- 02 - What you should know before starting
- 03 - About Windows 11
1. Authentication and Accounts
- 04 - Overview of authentication and accounts
- 05 - Working with Microsoft accounts in Windows 11
- 06 - Working with non-Microsoft accounts in Windows 11
2. Authorization
- 07 - Overview of authorization
- 08 - Understanding inheritance of permissions
- 09 - Assigning permissions
- 10 - Creating and using groups
- 11 - Working with built-in groups
3. Encryption
- 12 - Overview of encryption
- 13 - Using BitLocker in Windows 11
- 14 - Using Encryption File System in Windows 11
4. Viruses and Malware
- 15 - Virus and malware overview
- 16 - Exploring anti-malware solutions
- 17 - Using Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- 18 - Manage ransomware protection
5. Account Protection
- 19 - Configuring your Microsoft account
- 20 - Using Dynamic Lock
6. Firewall and Network Protection
- 21 - Overview of firewalls
- 22 - Basic configuration of Microsoft Windows Firewall
- 23 - Creating advanced firewall rules
7. App and Browser Control
- 24 - Reputation-based protection
- 25 - Exploit protection
8. Device Security
- 26 - Core isolation
- 27 - Security processor
- 28 - Secure boot
9. Group Policy
- 29 - Overview of Group Policy
- 30 - Applying security settings by using Group Policy
- 31 - Using Group Policy to audit actions in Window 11
- 32 - Using Group Policy to harden Windows 11
10. Other Windows 11 Security Topics
- 33 - Windows Sandbox
- 34 - Controlling updates for Windows 11
Conclusion
- 35 - Learning more about Windows 11 security
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