What You’ll Learn:
Where Windows Stores Credentials – Understand the different locations used for storing authentication secrets, including SAM, LSASS, LSA Secrets, and Credential Manager.
How Attackers Extract Credentials – Learn how hackers dump credentials using tools like Mimikatz and abuse weak security configurations.
Security Best Practices – Implement Credential Guard, LAPS, and advanced GPO settings to prevent credential theft and secure Windows authentication.
Common Security Misconfigurations – Discover real-world security gaps and learn how to fix them before attackers exploit them.
Defensive Strategies – Gain expert-level insights into securing authentication mechanisms, restricting access, and hardening your Windows infrastructure.
By the end of this course, you’ll know exactly where authentication secrets are stored, how attackers target them, and how to implement security best practices to prevent credential theft.
This course is based on real-world security assessments, making it practical for Windows admins, security engineers, and IT professionals securing Windows environments.
