What you'll learn

Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and IT operations teams are expected to secure infrastructure while keeping services running smoothly. Windows Server 2025 introduces powerful security enhancements, but implementing them effectively requires a practical, operations-focused approach—not a deep dive into theoretical security research. In this course, Windows Server 2025 Security Essentials for IT Professionals, you’ll learn how to lock down remote access, encrypt SMB file shares, automate compliance enforcement, and deploy advanced endpoint security across hybrid environments. First, you’ll configure and audit SSHD in Windows Server 2025, eliminating password-based attacks and securing administrative logins. Next, you’ll implement SMB 3.x encryption for hybrid workloads, ensuring end-to-end data protection between on-premises and cloud-connected endpoints. Finally, you’ll onboard Windows Server 2025 instances to Azure Arc for centralized compliance management and deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to automate threat detection, response, and remediation. By the end of this course, you’ll have the expertise to apply these security measures in real-world IT environments—reducing attack surfaces, enforcing compliance, and fortifying Windows Server 2025 against modern threats.