Course Details
In this course, you will be introduced to security concepts for today’s business and technology professionals. You will cover layered security philosophy, physical security, Internet security, and wireless security principles. You will focus on operating system security, network security, and security software. The course is designed to help you prepare for Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam: 98-367 – Security Fundamentals, which can be taken outside of the course.
Course Prerequisites
General understanding and familiarity of IT business environments is beneficial
Course Agenda
1. Security Layers
- Security Fundamentals
- Physical Security as the First Line of Defense
- Core Security Principles
- Physical Security
2. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Authentication
- Rights and Permissions
- Auditing
- Encryption
- User Authentication
- Audit Policies
3. Security Policies
- Using Password Policies to Enhance Security
4. Network Security
- Using Dedicated Firewalls to Protect a Network
- Controlling Access with Network Access Protection (NAP)
- Using Isolation to Protect the Network
- Protecting Data with Protocol Security
- Securing a Wireless Network
- Network Isolation
- Protocol Security
- Wireless Security
5. Protecting the Server and Client
- Protecting a Computer from Malware
- Protecting the Client Computer
- Protecting E-Mail
- Protecting a Server
- Securing Internet Explorer