Registry Security

Definitions

1. The protection of Windows registry settings and related permissions against unauthorized modification, persistence abuse, and unsafe configuration. Registry security matters because the registry influences startup behavior, policies, credentials, and many system trust decisions.

   In plain English: Protecting important registry settings from tampering or misuse.

   Example: "The malware gained persistence through a weak registry security posture that allowed a standard user to alter autorun locations."

Related Terms

• BSOD
• Baseline Security
• Configuration Audit
• Container Security
• Docker Security
• Endpoint Hardening
• Least Functionality
• Legacy Protocol
• Minimum Privilege
• RDP