Windows 8.1 Security Resources list

A few resources for Windows 8.1 security. 


Windows 8.1 security defense in depth training course: http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/defense-in-depth-windows-8-1-security


Windows 8.1 Security and Control
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-and-control.aspx

Countermeasures: Protecting BitLocker-encrypted Devices from Attacks
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41671

Microsoft Security Compliance Manager
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc677002.aspx

CIS Benchmarks
https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/downloads/multiform/index.cfm

EMET 5.1
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=43714

If you are going to use bitlocker for Full Disk Encryption:

Open Up GPEDIT.MSC

Navigate to Computer configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Bitlocker Drive Encryption

(Swap to AES 256 for Encryption Algorithm)

Navigate to Computer configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Bitlocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drive

I'd do these in the OS drive area. Note the first one. If you don't have a TPM chip. No worries I would recommend doing a startup usb key + enhanced pin