Windows 11: Security

Learn the skills you need to configure the security of the Windows 11 operating system and the key tools and techniques you should master.

Introduction

• Introducing Windows 11 security
• What you should know before starting
• About Windows 11

1. Authentication and Accounts

• Overview of authentication and accounts
• Working with Microsoft accounts in Windows 11
• Working with non-Microsoft accounts in Windows 11

2. Authorization

• Overview of authorization
• Understanding inheritance of permissions
• Assigning permissions
• Creating and using groups
• Working with built-in groups

3. Encryption

• Overview of encryption
• Using BitLocker in Windows 11
• Using Encryption File System in Windows 11

4. Viruses and Malware

• Virus and malware overview
• Exploring anti-malware solutions
• Using Microsoft Defender Antivirus
• Manage ransomware protection

5. Account Protection

• Configuring your Microsoft account
• Using Dynamic Lock

6. Firewall and Network Protection

• Overview of firewalls
• Basic configuration of Microsoft Windows Firewall
• Creating advanced firewall rules

7. App and Browser Control

• Reputation-based protection
• Exploit protection

8. Device Security

• Core isolation
• Security processor
• Secure boot

9. Group Policy

• Overview of Group Policy
• Applying security settings by using Group Policy
• Using Group Policy to audit actions in Window 11
• Using Group Policy to harden Windows 11

10. Other Windows 11 Security Topics

• Windows Sandbox
• Controlling updates for Windows 11

Conclusion

• Learning more about Windows 11 security