Windows Security Challenge Prep

Users, groups, Local Security Policy, password policy, Windows Firewall, Event Viewer, services, and full hardening checklist for CyberPatriot.

Level: Intermediate
Grade band: 9–12
Time: about 8 hours

Unit 1 — Users & Policies

Accounts, Groups & Security Policy

  • Local users and groups (lusrmgr.msc) — 20 min (coming soon)
  • Local Security Policy and password policy — 22 min (coming soon)
  • Account lockout and audit policy — 18 min (coming soon)

Unit 2 — Services & Firewall

Updates, Services & Firewall

  • Windows Update and patch management — 15 min (coming soon)
  • Services (services.msc) and startup items — 18 min (coming soon)
  • Windows Defender Firewall configuration — 20 min (coming soon)

Unit 3 — Investigation & Competition

Event Viewer, Registry & Competition Strategy

  • Event Viewer and security log analysis — 20 min (coming soon)
  • Registry security and common attack artifacts — 20 min (coming soon)
  • Full hardening checklist and competition strategy — 25 min (coming soon)

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