Creating a Windows Server Active Directory Audit Lab

🛠️ **Master Windows Server Active Directory Audit Lab with Confidence!** --- ### **Course Title:** Creating a Windows Server Active Directory Audit Lab ### **Course Headline:** 🌟 Unlock the Secrets to Setting Up Your Own Windows IT Audit Lab on Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10! 🌟 --- **Welcome, Cybersecurity Champions!** This comprehensive course is meticulously crafted for **Information Technology/Security Auditors**, **Cybersecurity Professionals**, and all those eager to delve into the intricacies of auditing Windows infrastructures. Our goal is to empower you with the technical skills necessary to design, install, and configure a robust Windows Server Active Directory Virtual Lab. This lab environment will become your playground for rigorously testing, reviewing, and verifying IT and Cybersecurity controls within a Windows ecosystem. **Why Enroll in This Course?** - **Hands-On Learning:** Engage with practical, real-world scenarios that mimic actual audit lab environments. - **Versatile Skill Set:** Gain expertise applicable to both Windows Server and Client Virtual Lab Infrastructures. - **Cross-Platform Flexibility:** The course is designed for macOS users who can set up their Windows virtual environment using tools like Parallels Desktop for Mac. - **Prerequisite for Advanced Knowledge:** This course serves as a foundational step before diving into the intricacies of Auditing Windows Server Active Directory Security. **Course Highlights:** - **Design a Windows Server and Client Virtual Lab Infrastructure:** Lay the groundwork for a secure and scalable virtual lab environment. - **System Requirements Confirmation:** Ensure your physical system is up to the task of running a full-fledged virtual lab. - **Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS):** Set up and manage an AD DS domain, centralizing user and group management across your network. - **Hyper-V Configuration:** Master the art of virtualization with Windows Server's Hyper-V. - **Virtualization Tools Setup:** Get hands-on experience with VMware Workstation, Parallels Desktop for macOS, Windows 10, and Server 2019. - **Domain Controller Configuration:** Learn to configure a domain controller to manage users, groups, and security policies effectively. - **Client, Server, and OU Management:** Install and configure both domain/member servers and client machines, ensuring they are properly integrated into your Active Directory environment. - **Group Policy Management:** Utilize Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), Group Policy Analyzer, and Group Policy Templates Baselines to manage policies efficiently. - **Security Compliance:** Employ the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit to ensure your setup adheres to industry best practices. - **Password Management with LAPS:** Implement the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) for better security practices. - **Windows Admin Center Setup:** Simplify server management with Windows Admin Center. - **Active Directory Browsing with LDAPSoft:** Easily browse and manage Active Directory with LDAPSoft. - **Network Scanning with nMap:** Gain visibility into your network's architecture and security posture using nMap. - **Group Policy Tweaking for Microsoft Edge and Office:** Fine-tune the user experience by managing administrative templates for Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Office. --- **Your Journey to Mastering Windows Server Active Directory Audit Begins Here!** Join us in this course to build a solid foundation that will prepare you for the complexities of IT auditing. Whether you're looking to advance your career or simply expand your knowledge base, this course offers the perfect blend of theory and practice. 🎓 Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming an expert in Windows Server Active Directory Audit environments!