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Fundamental Windows Security Overview

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If you are a systems administrator who wants to learn how to better protect your organization’s Windows environment, this course is for you. Take this Fundamental Windows Security Overview course, and you’ll learn how to use the right tools and configurations to stop intrusions and ensure secure network connections.
Full access included with 
Insider Pro
 and 
Teams

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28

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Time

intermediate

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
Experience Level

1

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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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Course Outline

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Fundamental Windows Security Overview
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H
28
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Introduction to Windows Security

Free

9m

Windows Firewall

Free

4m

MBSA

Free

5m

EMET

Free

4m

IPsec

Free

7m

Introduction to Windows Security

9m

Fundamental Windows Security Overview
Windows Firewall

4m

Fundamental Windows Security Overview
MBSA

5m

Fundamental Windows Security Overview
EMET

4m

Fundamental Windows Security Overview
IPsec

7m

Fundamental Windows Security Overview
Course Description

In Fundamental Windows Security Overview, the instructor examines secure computing within a Windows environment by utilizing tools such as the baseline security analyzer, Windows Firewall, and Microsoft Defender. The instructor also provides ways in which a user within a Windows environment can ensure a secure network connection via proper configuration of Ipsec, IIS, and RDP.

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Instructors

Dustin Parry
Network Security Engineer
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Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

Practice

Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

Prove

Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

Success from Our Learners

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

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Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

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Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

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Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

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Fundamental Windows Security Overview

If you are a systems administrator who wants to learn how to better protect your organization’s Windows environment, this course is for you. Take this Fundamental Windows Security Overview course, and you’ll learn how to use the right tools and configurations to stop intrusions and ensure secure network connections.
0
28
M
Time
intermediate
difficulty
1
ceu/cpe

Course Content

Course Description

In Fundamental Windows Security Overview, the instructor examines secure computing within a Windows environment by utilizing tools such as the baseline security analyzer, Windows Firewall, and Microsoft Defender. The instructor also provides ways in which a user within a Windows environment can ensure a secure network connection via proper configuration of Ipsec, IIS, and RDP.

This course is part of a Career Path:
Become a System Administrator
The System Administrator Career Path is the perfect starting point for professionals with little background in IT or cybersecurity. Build your foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities that will launch you into your next industry position.
System Administrator Collection

The System Administrator Collection helps build a foundation of knowledge and skills in understanding network devices and configurations, maintaining business systems, and leveraging security tools.

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Certificate of Completion

Complete this entire course to earn a Fundamental Windows Security Overview Certificate of Completion