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Establish a Windows Hardening and Security Logging Baseline

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Part of Security Operations Practitioner Topic: Blue Team

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StationX Infrastructure Labs — 3 attempts per lab

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What you'll do

In this lab, you will harden a Windows endpoint to reduce common attack paths.

Capture baseline evidence and apply hardening actions that reduce common attack paths
Enable security logging needed for detection and response
Confirm that the system remains functional while the security posture improves

Note: Once you begin the lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the lab before you start."

⏱ About 60 minutes
Counts towards: SecurityX (exam CAS-005)

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