Here are 100 chapter titles for a book on Windows Defender, progressing from beginner to advanced, with a focus on operating system integration:
Beginner (Chapters 1-20)
- Welcome to Windows Defender: Your First Line of Defense
- Understanding Malware: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and More
- Installing and Updating Windows Defender: Keeping it Current
- The Windows Defender Interface: Navigating the Basics
- Quick Scans vs. Full Scans: Choosing the Right Scan
- Real-time Protection: Understanding Background Scanning
- Cloud-delivered Protection: Leveraging Microsoft's Intelligence
- Firewall Protection: Blocking Unwanted Connections
- Account Protection: Securing Your User Accounts
- Device Security: Protecting Your Hardware
- App & Browser Control: Managing Application Access
- Reputation-based Protection: SmartScreen and Application Control
- Setting Up Windows Defender: Initial Configuration
- Understanding Scan Results: Interpreting Alerts
- Quarantining Threats: Isolating Suspicious Files
- Removing Malware: Cleaning Infected Systems
- Exclusions: When to Ignore Warnings
- Windows Defender Offline Scan: A Deep Clean
- Troubleshooting Common Issues: Fixing Problems
- Staying Safe Online: Best Practices
Intermediate (Chapters 21-50)
- Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Detecting Sophisticated Attacks
- Exploit Protection: Blocking Vulnerability Exploits
- Controlled Folder Access: Protecting Sensitive Data
- Ransomware Protection: Preventing Data Encryption
- Network Protection: Blocking Network-based Attacks
- Device Guard: Hardware-based Security
- Credential Guard: Protecting User Credentials
- Windows Hello: Biometric Authentication
- BitLocker Drive Encryption: Protecting Your Data at Rest
- Understanding the Windows Security Center
- Configuring Windows Defender with Group Policy: Centralized Management
- Managing Windows Defender with PowerShell: Scripting and Automation
- Scheduled Scans: Automating Regular Checks
- Custom Scans: Targeting Specific Files and Folders
- Analyzing Scan Logs: Investigating Security Events
- Understanding Security Events: Interpreting Log Entries
- Reporting Security Issues: Submitting Samples to Microsoft
- Integrating Windows Defender with Other Security Tools
- Third-Party Antivirus Compatibility: Managing Conflicts
- Understanding the Windows Defender Engine
- How Windows Defender Works: A Technical Overview
- Virus Definitions: The Foundation of Detection
- Heuristics and Behavioral Analysis: Detecting Unknown Threats
- Sandboxing: Isolating Suspicious Applications
- Signature-based Detection: Identifying Known Malware
- Cloud Intelligence Network: Leveraging Community Data
- Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS): Real-time Threat Information
- Attack Surface Reduction (ASR): Minimizing Vulnerabilities
- Kernel-mode Protection: Securing the Core of the OS
- Boot-time Protection: Preventing Malware from Loading at Startup
Advanced (Chapters 51-80)
- Deep Dive into ATP: Advanced Threat Hunting
- Investigating Security Incidents: Using Windows Defender Data
- Threat Intelligence: Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Zero-Day Exploits: Defending Against Unknown Vulnerabilities
- Advanced Malware Analysis: Reverse Engineering Techniques
- Rootkit Detection and Removal: Dealing with Hidden Threats
- Bootkit Detection and Removal: Securing the Boot Process
- UEFI Secure Boot: Protecting the Firmware
- Virtualization-based Security (VBS): Isolating Critical Processes
- Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI): Preventing Code Tampering
- Windows Defender Application Control: Whitelisting Applications
- Code Integrity: Ensuring Code Authenticity
- Driver Security: Protecting Against Malicious Drivers
- Memory Forensics: Analyzing Memory Dumps
- Network Forensics: Analyzing Network Traffic for Threats
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration
- Threat Modeling: Identifying Potential Attacks
- Incident Response: Handling Security Breaches
- Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking Techniques
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying and Mitigating Risks
- Security Auditing: Tracking Security-related Events
- Compliance and Security Standards: Meeting Regulatory Requirements
- Security Best Practices for Enterprises
- Securing Windows Server with Windows Defender
- Securing Virtual Machines with Windows Defender
- Securing Containers with Windows Defender
- Windows Defender for IoT Devices
- Windows Defender for Mobile Devices
- Developing Security Tools and Integrations
- Contributing to the Security Community
Specialized/Advanced Topics (Chapters 81-100)
- Windows Defender and Cloud Security: Azure Integration
- Windows Defender and DevOps: Security in the CI/CD Pipeline
- Windows Defender and Threat Hunting: Proactive Security
- Windows Defender and Machine Learning: AI-driven Security
- Windows Defender and Big Data: Analyzing Security Data
- Windows Defender and Security Automation: Scripting and Orchestration
- Windows Defender and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Windows Defender and Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- Windows Defender and Zero Trust Security
- Windows Defender and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Windows Defender and Secure Boot Chain
- Windows Defender and Measured Boot
- Windows Defender and Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM)
- Windows Defender and Confidential Computing
- Windows Defender and Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Windows Defender and the Future of Cybersecurity
- Windows Defender API: Programming and Integration
- Windows Defender Internals: Deep Dive into the Architecture
- Windows Defender Troubleshooting: Advanced Techniques
- Windows Defender Resources: Further Learning and Exploration