Mastering Windows Administrative Tools for Endpoint Security

You don't always need an expensive SOC tool to spot trouble. Windows ships with powerful built-in utilities that every IT liaison should understand.

Essential Built-in Tools

• Event Viewer: Tracking failed login spikes (Event ID 4625) and privilege escalations.
• Task Scheduler: Auditing unexpected persistence scripts created by malware.
• Resource Monitor: Identifying unauthorized network connections or CPU spikes.