Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Group Policy is the backbone of centralized management in Windows environments. As an Assistant Technical Manager, I leverage GPOs to enforce security baselines, automate software deployment, and ensure a standardized user experience across the Active Directory forest.
Strategic Policy Domains
🛡️ Security Baselines
Enforcing CIS or Microsoft security benchmarks to harden workstations and servers against common attack vectors like lateral movement.
⚙️ Environment Control
Automating drive mapping, printer deployment, and registry configurations to ensure zero-touch workstation setup.
🔍 Compliance Auditing
Configuring advanced audit policies to track file access, logon events, and sensitive object modifications for forensic readiness.
Critical Policy Categories
| Category | Standard Policy | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Security | AppLocker / Windows Defender | Preventing unauthorized executable files and malware execution. |
| Identity | Password Complexity & Lockout | Strengthening the authentication perimeter against brute-force attacks. |
| Connectivity | Windows Firewall with Advanced Security | Securing internal traffic and resolving replication issues through GPO-based firewall rules. |