- Windows security architecture, including both the kernel and user-mode applications
- The Windows Security Reference Monitor (SRM), including access tokens, querying and setting a resource's security descriptor, and access checking and auditing
- Interactive Windows authentication and credential storage in the Security Account Manager (SAM) and Active Directory
- Mechanisms of network authentication protocols, including NTLM and Kerberos
In an era of sophisticated cyberattacks on Windows networks, mastering the operating system's complex security mechanisms is more crucial than ever. Whether you're defending against the latest cyber threats or delving into the intricacies of Windows security architecture, you'll find Windows Security Internals indispensable in your efforts to navigate the complexities of today's cybersecurity landscape.