Mark Dunkerley - Mastering Windows Security and Hardening: Secure and protect your Windows environment from cyber threats using zero-trust security principles, 2nd Edition

Secure and protect your Windows environment from cyber threats using zero-trust security principles

Mark Dunkerley

Matt Tumbarello

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Mark Dunkerley is a cybersecurity and technology leader with over 20 years of experience working in higher education, healthcare, and Fortune 100 companies. Mark has extensive knowledge in IT architecture and cybersecurity through delivering secure technology solutions and services. He has experience in cloud technologies, vulnerability management, vendor risk management, identity and access management, security operations, security testing, awareness and training, application and data security, incident and response management, regulatory and compliance, and more. Mark holds a masters degree in business administration and has received certifications through (ISC), AirWatch, Microsoft, CompTIA, VMware, AXELOS, Cisco, and EMC. Mark has spoken at multiple events, is a published author, sits on customer advisory boards, has published several case studies, and is featured as one of Security magazines 2022 Top Cybersecurity Leaders.

Thank you to my wife, Robin, and children, Tyne, Isley, and Cambridge, for all your continued support. To my parents for shaping me into the person I am today. My brother for his ongoing service in the British Army. My co-author, Matt, for his dedication to the success of this book. To anyone I missed, thank you! Without you all, this book would have not been possible.

Matt Tumbarello is a senior solutions architect. He has extensive experience working with the Microsoft security stack, Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Configuration Manager, and virtualization technologies. He also has a background working directly with Fortune 500 executives in a technical enablement role. Matt has published reviews for Azure security products, privileged access management vendors, and mobile threat defense solutions. He also holds several Microsoft certifications.

I would like to acknowledge all my peers, business partners, and coworkers, who continuously help me learn and grow. Without your support, this book wouldnt be possible.

Premnath Sambasivam is a server engineer with 10 years experience in Windows, Azure, VMware, and SCCM administration. He is an MCSE Cloud Platform, and Infrastructure certified professional and Microsoft certified Azure Architect. He has developed and deployed Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager solutions to manage more than 6,000 assets in his clients environment and various VMware solutions. Premnath is a technology enthusiast who loves learning and exploring new technologies. He is currently working as a Senior Cloud Engineer for one of the major retail brands in the USA. He reviewed the books Mastering Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 Fundamentals, which is also published by Packt Publishing.

I want to thank my wife and son for encouraging me to spend time learning. Reviewing books also refreshes our memory and lets us learn about the latest technologies and software improvements. Special thanks to my mom and dad for always being supportive.