This book is designed primarily for IT professionals, including Windows IT administrators, cybersecurity practitioners, and incident response teams. It is especially relevant for security analysts, system administrators, and network engineers tasked with securing Windows systems and networks. SOC teams will find this resource invaluable for managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents in a Windows-based environment.

Additionally, this book serves as an essential tool for students and researchers focused on incident response and cybersecurity within Windows environments. Business owners and executives interested in bolstering their incident response strategies for Windows-based IT infrastructure will also benefit from the insights provided.

Readers are expected to possess a basic understanding of Windows operating systems, network configurations, and foundational cybersecurity concepts. This includes familiarity with malware identification, network security, threat intelligence, and the essentials of security operations and incident response. Knowledge of common security controls, such as antivirus software, endpoint detection and response agents, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems is assumed.

Ideally, you should have a keen interest in cybersecurity and a strong desire to learn how to effectively detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents in a Windows environment. This book aims to deliver practical guidance, best practices, and case studies to enhance the incident response capabilities of IT professionals and teams operating in Windows environments.