CyCube
Beginner

Windows Fundamentals

Windows essentials for security: files, CMD, processes, services, registry, shares, permissions, and Sysinternals tools for investigation and administration.

Duration
4h 21m
Labs
5
Videos
14
Quizzes
2

Skills Acquired

  • Understand Windows structure, components, and file concepts
  • Use CMD effectively, including redirection and common commands
  • Explain processes, services, and registry fundamentals
  • Manage NTFS permissions and Windows file sharing securely
  • Leverage Sysinternals tools for investigation and administration

Curriculum

  1. Introduction to Windows
    • Windows overview and file concepts
    • Power user essentials
  2. CMD
    • Command prompt fundamentals
    • Basic commands and output redirection
  3. Windows Internals
    • Windows components
    • Processes and services
    • Registry basics
  4. Shares and Permissions
    • Windows file systems and NTFS permissions
    • Windows shares and access control
  5. Sysinternals
    • Using Sysinternals tools

Included in these pathways