Windows Endpoint Security: Networking
In this lab, you will learn networking fundamentals on a Windows endpoint. When you're finished with this lab, you'll have a foundational understanding of native tools used to test and configure Windows networking.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Understanding Windows Networking Fundamentals
In this challenge, you will discover the fundamental concepts of Windows networking at layer 2 of the OSI reference model.
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Investigating Windows Routing and DNS
In this challenge, you will discover how Windows endpoints routes traffic and how you can leverage DNS
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Investigating Running Services
Being able to investigate services running on remote systems is part of security. In this challenge, you will discover a number of methods to determine if services are running using native commands.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- None