Harden-Windows-Security

by HotCakeX

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About

Harden-Windows-Security is a comprehensive toolset that safely and securely hardens Windows systems using only official Microsoft-supported methods.

Harden Windows Safely, Securely using Official Supported Microsoft methods and proper explanation | Always up-to-date and works with the latest build of Windows | Provides tools and Guides for Personal, Enterprise, Government and Military security levels | Read The Rationale https://github.com/HotCakeX/Harden-Windows-Security/blob/main/Rationale.md

Primary Use Case

This tool is designed for users ranging from personal to enterprise, government, and military environments who need to enhance their Windows endpoint security. It automates and guides the hardening process, ensuring compliance and protection against malware by applying up-to-date, officially supported security configurations.

Key Features

Uses only official Microsoft-supported hardening methods
Provides tools and detailed guides for multiple security levels including personal, enterprise, government, and military
Continuously updated to support the latest Windows builds
Includes security automation and compliance auditing capabilities
Offers a Microsoft Store app for easier deployment
Supports endpoint protection through system hardening
Detailed rationale and explanations for each hardening step

Installation

Download the Harden System Security app from the Microsoft Store (https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9P7GGFL7DX57)
Download the AppControl Manager from the Microsoft Store (https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PNG1JDDTGP8)
Ensure .NET 9 runtime is installed (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download)
Optionally, use Visual Studio for development or customization (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/)

Usage

>_ HardenSystemSecurity.exe

Launches the Harden System Security application to start the hardening process.

>_ AppControlManager.exe

Manages application control policies as part of the security hardening.

Security Frameworks

Defense Evasion

Execution

Persistence

Credential Access

Discovery

Usage Insights

Integrate Harden-Windows-Security with endpoint detection platforms to automate remediation workflows.
Use the tool's compliance auditing to baseline and continuously monitor Windows configurations in enterprise environments.
Leverage the official Microsoft-supported methods to reduce false positives and improve trust in automated hardening.
Combine with vulnerability scanners to prioritize hardening steps based on discovered weaknesses.
Deploy the Microsoft Store app version for streamlined rollout and updates across large Windows fleets.

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Security Profile

Red Team30%

Blue Team90%

Purple Team70%

Details

LicenseMIT License

LanguageC#

Open Issues193

Topics

defender

firewall-configuration