If you’re working towards a career as an IT security specialist working with Microsoft Windows servers and network operating systems, the MTA Security Fundamentals course from Pitman Training is the perfect choice.
Quick EnquiryIf you want to pursue a career in IT Security then this course will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to get started.
Awarded 40 CPD points upon successful completion
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This highly informative course has been designed by Microsoft to give those entering the IT industry for the first time a full understanding of all of the fundamental security concepts.
You’ll gain the necessary knowledge needed to build secure Microsoft Windows Servers and Windows-based network operating systems. On top of this you’ll learn all about essential system recovery tools, creating active directories and account management.
This course will also prepare students to take and pass the MTA Security Fundamentals exam (98-367) and will receive a Pitman Training Course Completion certificate. With the MTA Security Fundamentals certification on your CV, you’ll be able to prove to employers that you have the skills needed to really look after security networks.
To make learning more engaging, the course includes interactive videos and a pre and post-test to identify any skill gaps in your knowledge.
* Please note that Vendor specific exams may need to be organised separately.
There are four sessions in this course:
Session 1
Section A - Introduction: Course Opening; How to Study.
Section B - Core Security Principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Threats and Risk Impacts, Risk Register, Principle of Least Privilege, Social Engineering, Attack Surfaces, Threat Modeling.
Section C - Physical Security: Site Security, Computer Security, Removable Drives, Access Control, Device Security.
Section D - Internet Security: Browser Security Settings, Secure Websites.
Section E - Wireless Security: Security Types, SSIDs, MAC Filters.
Session 2
Section A - User Authentication: Multifactor Authentication, Smart Cards, RADIUS, Biometrics, Administrative Tasks.
Section B - Permissions: File System Permissions, Share Permissions, Registry, Active Directory, Permission Inheritance, Permissions When Copying or Moving Files, Multiple Groups and Permissions, Basic and Advanced Permissions, Take Ownership, Delegation.
Section C - Password Policies: Password Complexity, Password Length and History, Account Lockout Policies, Use Group Policy to Enforce Policies, Common Attack Methods, Password Reset Procedures, Protect Domain Passwords.
Section D - Audit Policies: Auditing Types, What Can Be Audited, Enable Auditing, What to Audit, Save Audit Information, Secure Audit Information.
Section E - Encryption: EFS, Moving and Copying EFS Files, BitLocker, Hardware and Software-Based Encryption, Mall Encryption, VPN, Public and Private Keys, Encryption Algorithms, Certificate Properties, Certificate Services, PKI, Token and Lockdown Devices.
Section F - Malware: Buffer Overflow, Viruses, Worms and Trojan Horses, Spyware, Ransomware, Adware, Rootkits, Backdoors, Zero Day Attacks.
Section G - Session 2 Recap: Domain 2 Test Tips.
Session 3
Section A - Dedicated Firewalls: Firewalls and Their Characteristics, Hardware Firewalls, Software Firewalls, Stateful and Stateless Inspection, Security Compliance Manager, Security Baselines.
Section B - Network Isolation: Routing, Honeypot, Perimeter Networks, Network Address Translation, VPN and IPsec, Server and Domain Isolation.
Section C - Protocol Security: Protocol Spoofing, IPsec, Tunneling and DNSSEC, Network Sniffing, DoS Attacks, Common Attack Methods.
Section D - Session 3 Recap: Domain 3 Test Tips.
Session 4
Section A - Client Protection: Antivirus, Unwanted Installation, Protection and UAC, Operating System and Software Updates, Encrypt Offline Folders, Software Restriction Policies, Principle of Least Privilege.
Section B - Understand Email Protection: Antispam and Antivirus, Spoofing, Phishing, and Pharming, Client and Server Protection, SPF Records, PTR Records.
Section C - Server Protection: Separation of Services, Hardening, Keep Servers Updated,Secure Dynamic DNS Updates, Unsecure Authentication, Protocols, Read-Only Domain Controllers.
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