Before we learn how to analyze endpoint logs, we need to understand how Windows works. Without this knowledge, it’s hard to tell what’s normal and what’s suspicious.
A good way to start is by using Task Manager, a built-in Windows tool.
Now that we’ve learned the basics of how Windows works, including key system processes and tools like TCPView and Process Explorer, we’ve only scratched the surface.
These tools help us see what’s happening in real time, but that’s not enough.
To get a full picture of what’s happenning, especially over time, we need endpoint logging.