uCertifyPrep Security Basics

01 Understanding Security Layers 6 topics +

• Introducing Core Security Principles
• Understanding Physical Security as the First Line of Defense
• Performing Threat Modeling
• Skill Summary
• Business Case Scenarios
• Workplace Ready

02 Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting 14 topics +

• Starting Security with Authentication
• Introducing Directory Services with Active Directory
• Comparing Rights and Permissions
• Understanding NTFS
• Sharing Drives and Folders
• Introducing the Registry
• Using Encryption to Protect Data
• Understanding IPsec
• Introducing Smart Cards
• Configuring Biometrics, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Passport
• Using Auditing to Complete the Security Picture
• Skill Summary
• Business Case Scenarios
• Workplace Ready

03 Understanding Security Policies 5 topics +

• Using Password Policies to Enhance Security
• Protecting Domain User Account Passwords
• Skill Summary
• Business Case Scenarios
• Workplace Ready

04 Understanding Network Security 8 topics +

• Using Dedicated Firewalls to Protect a Network
• Using Isolation to Protect the Network
• Protecting Data with Protocol Security
• Understanding Denial‐of‐Service (DoS) Attacks
• Securing the Wireless Network
• Skill Summary
• Business Case Scenarios
• Workplace Ready

05 Protecting the Server and Client 12 topics +

• Protecting the Client Computer
• Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender
• Protecting Your Email
• Securing Internet Explorer
• Configuring Microsoft Edge
• Protecting Your Server
• Using Security Baselines
• Locking Down Devices to Run Only Trusted Applications
• Managing Windows Store Apps
• Skill Summary
• Business Case Scenarios
• Workplace Ready