Master Windows Security: Learn Where & How Credentials Are Stored

What you'll learn
Understand Windows Secrets Storage – Learn how Windows stores authentication secrets in SAM, LSASS, LSA Secrets, and Credential Manager
Discover Credential Theft Techniques – Explore how attackers extract passwords and hashes using credential dumping methods
Protect Against Credential Theft – Implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access to stored secrets
Secure Windows Authentication Mechanisms – Learn how Credential Guard, LAPS, and GPO hardening reduce credential exposure
Deep Dive into Real-World Security Misconfigurations – Identify common weaknesses and apply mitigation strategies

Requirements
Basic knowledge of Windows OS and Active Directory is beneficial but not required
No prior security experience is necessary—this course explains both fundamentals and advanced concepts

Description
Windows stores authentication secrets in multiple locations, making it a prime target for attackers. Do you know where your credentials are stored and how to protect them? This course takes a deep dive into Windows authentication secrets, showing you exactly where credentials are stored, how attackers extract them, and how to secure your systems against credential theft.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.Expand Your Knowledge – Be sure to check out our other security courses and free resources to strengthen your Windows infrastructure even further!

Who this course is for
Windows Administrators who want to strengthen authentication security
Cybersecurity Engineers looking to protect credentials from modern attack techniques
IT Professionals responsible for securing Windows infrastructure
Anyone interested in learning how attackers steal credentials and how to prevent it