Windows Security - Secrets Location

Master Windows Security: Learn Where & How Credentials Are Stored

Windows stores authentication secrets in multiple locations, making it a prime target for attackers. Do you know where your credentials are stored and how to protect them? This course takes a deep dive into Windows authentication secrets, showing you exactly where credentials are stored, how attackers extract them, and how to secure your systems against credential theft.

What You'll Learn:

✔ Where Windows Stores Credentials – Understand the different locations used for storing authentication secrets, including SAM, LSASS, LSA Secrets, and Credential Manager.

✔ How Attackers Extract Credentials – Learn how hackers dump credentials using tools like Mimikatz and abuse weak security configurations.

✔ Security Best Practices – Implement Credential Guard, LAPS, and advanced GPO settings to prevent credential theft and secure Windows authentication.

✔ Common Security Misconfigurations – Discover real-world security gaps and learn how to fix them before attackers exploit them.

✔ Defensive Strategies – Gain expert-level insights into securing authentication mechanisms, restricting access, and hardening your Windows infrastructure.

By the end of this course, you’ll know exactly where authentication secrets are stored, how attackers target them, and how to implement security best practices to prevent credential theft.

This course is based on real-world security assessments, making it practical for Windows admins, security engineers, and IT professionals securing Windows environments.

Expand Your Knowledge – Be sure to check out our other security courses and free resources to strengthen your Windows infrastructure even further!

Want to go deeper? This is just one part of the full Windows Infrastructure Security Course.