2801 Microsoft Security Guidance Training I

This one-day instructor-led clinic provides students with introductory knowledge and skills essential for the design and implementation of a more secure computing environment. It also provides students with prescriptive guidance on security update management and best practices for implementing security on Microsoft Windows server and client computers.

Establish the business case for security.

Apply the Security Risk Management Discipline (SRMD).

Use multiple layers of defense to minimize the possibility of successful attacks against an organization.

Respond effectively to security incidents.

Implement best practices for increasing the security of a networked environment.

Discuss the 10 immutable laws of security.

Understand the processes that Microsoft has developed to respond to system attacks, and how to apply a successful patch strategy.

Use patch management tools and processes to implement patch management in their organizations.

Describe the Microsoft strategy for continuing to deliver improved patch management tools, technologies, and information to customers.

Understand the importance of server security.

Understand the core server security principles.

Use the appropriate Active Directory structure and Group Policy to manage server security.

Apply the Windows Server 2003 Security Guide templates for server hardening.

Manage domain controller policy settings.

Harden servers for specific roles, including infrastructure servers, file servers, print servers, and Web servers.

Harden stand-alone servers.

Understand the requirements for client computer security in environments where Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 servers are present.

Understand new security features included in Windows XP SP2.

Understand antivirus strategies and best practices for deploying antivirus software.

Understand client firewall technologies and best practices for implementing a client firewall.

Use the appropriate Active Directory structure and Group Policy to manage client security.

Apply the Windows XP Security Guide security templates to enhance the security of desktop and laptop computers.

Apply best practices for application security.

Use Software Restriction Policy to manage and increase the security of computers in an organization.

Use local Group Policy settings to increase security for stand-alone clients.

Hands-on experience with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 management tools.

Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy.