Securing Windows infrastructure requires a multi-layered zero-trust model. Windows Security Engineers and Administrators are expected to understand LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution), Credential Guard, BitLocker Key Backup to AD/Entra ID, and Privileged Access Workstations (PAW).

Q: How does Windows LAPS protect against Lateral Movement attacks?

Answer: Pass-the-Hash (PtH) attacks exploit workstations that share static local Administrator passwords. Windows LAPS automatically generates unique, complex, randomly generated local administrator passwords for every domain computer on a configurable schedule, encrypting and storing the password securely in Active Directory or Entra ID attributes.