🪟 Windows Security Hub
Master Windows security, penetration testing, and system administration. From basic concepts to advanced exploitation techniques.
🎯 Windows Fundamentals
🏗️ Core Windows Concepts
Essential Windows knowledge every cybersecurity professional needs
Windows Architecture
System internals & structure
Understanding Windows kernel, user mode, system processes, and the Windows API. Essential for both defense and offense.
Security Model
Access controls & permissions
Windows security architecture including UAC, access tokens, security descriptors, and the Local Security Authority (LSA).
File System
NTFS & security features
NTFS file system, alternate data streams, file permissions, and Windows file system security mechanisms.
Networking
Windows network stack
Windows networking protocols, SMB, RPC, WinRM, and network authentication mechanisms including Kerberos and NTLM.
🛡️ Security Features
🔒 Built-in Security
Modern Windows security features and defensive mechanisms
🛡️ Windows Defender
Built-in antivirus, real-time protection, and Windows Security Center. Understanding bypass techniques and evasion methods.
🔐 BitLocker
Full disk encryption, TPM integration, and recovery keys. Forensic implications and attack vectors.
🚫 ASLR & DEP
Address Space Layout Randomization and Data Execution Prevention. Memory protection mechanisms and exploitation challenges.
📊 Event Logging
Windows Event Log, Sysmon, and security monitoring. Log analysis and forensic investigation techniques.
⚔️ Attack Vectors
🎯 Common Attack Methods
Understanding how attackers target Windows systems
⚠️ Ethical Use Only
These techniques are for educational purposes and authorized penetration testing only. Always ensure you have proper authorization before testing.
Phishing & Social Engineering
Human factor attacks
Email-based attacks, malicious documents, and social engineering techniques targeting Windows users and administrators.
Credential Attacks
Password & hash attacks
Password spraying, credential stuffing, hash cracking, and pass-the-hash attacks against Windows authentication.
Exploitation
Software vulnerabilities
Buffer overflows, use-after-free, and other memory corruption vulnerabilities in Windows applications and services.
Living off the Land
Built-in tool abuse
Using legitimate Windows tools like PowerShell, WMI, and built-in utilities for malicious purposes and evasion.
📚 Learning Path
🎓 Structured Learning
Progressive path from beginner to advanced Windows security
Fundamentals
Windows architecture, security model, and basic administration
Active Directory
Domain services, authentication, and enterprise security
Penetration Testing
Exploitation techniques and privilege escalation
Advanced Topics
Malware analysis, forensics, and red team operations
🚀 Ready to Master Windows Security?
Dive deeper into specific Windows security topics and start your hands-on learning journey