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What is windows_hardening?

Replaces default insecure Windows configurations with automated HardeningKitty scripts and security baselines. It applies hundreds of registry and policy changes to reduce the attack surface of Windows workstations and servers.

Tech Stack
PowerShellOS & Utilities

Why windows_hardening?

  • • Comprehensive security coverage
  • • Easy PowerShell execution
  • • Regularly updated

Limitations

  • • Risk of breaking apps
  • • No centralized dashboard
  • • Windows-only
3/3/2026
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Team Size10 Users
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