Windows security starts with protecting the system at its core—from the boot process to controlling what applications can run. This course takes a deep dive into Windows security mechanisms, including Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, Early Launch Anti-Malware (ELAM), and Application Allowlisting (Applocker & Windows Defender Application Control - WDAC).

What You’ll Learn:

• Boot Process Security – Understand UEFI Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, and ELAM, and how they prevent malware from running before Windows starts.

• Malware & Driver Protection – Learn how Windows Defender, Early Launch Anti-Malware (ELAM), and EDR solutions help secure Windows systems.

• Application Allowlisting – Master Applocker & Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to prevent unauthorized applications from running.

• Security Hardening in Windows Environments – Learn best practices for locking down Windows systems to reduce the attack surface. From the boot to the running application.

By the end of this course, you'll understand how modern Windows security features work and how to properly configure them to protect against malware, unauthorized applications, and system exploitation.

This course is ideal for Windows Administrators, Cybersecurity Engineers, and IT professionals who need practical insights into system protection and secure application execution.

Expand Your Knowledge – Be sure to check out our other security courses and free resources to strengthen your Windows infrastructure even further!