Harden Windows Host

OS Installation

Use the autounattended file for a minimal Windows setup without bloatware.

Yubikey

  1. Download and install Yubikey Windows Software
  2. Reboot and log in with existing credentials
  3. Launch Yubico Login Configuration → Advanced → Use existing slot (Slot 1 for G1, Slot 2 for G2)

BitLocker

  1. Open gpedit.msc → Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / BitLocker Drive Encryption / Operating System Drives
  2. Enable Require additional authentication at startup
  3. Set Configure TPM startup PIN → Require startup PIN with TPM
  4. Run as administrator:
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manage-bde -protectors -add c: -TPMAndPIN
  1. Verify status:
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manage-bde -status
  1. Reboot once encryption reaches 100%.
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