Microsoft Security Fundamentals
Microsoft (until recently) offered certification exams in Windows 10, databases, Server 2016, website coding, and more. These exams have since been retired however, the information is still considered essential to your IT career.
Microsoft Security Fundamentals is a video training course teaching you network security fundamentals, from protocols, services, ports, attack types, hacking, prevention, social engineering, and cryptography. Assuming no previous knowledge, we explain all the fundamental network security topics you need to understand if you are to work in IT as a career.
Use this knowledge towards certifications such as the CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CyberOps Associate.
By the end of this course you will be able to explain the most common network security topics in your job interviews or with colleagues if you already work in IT.
Microsoft Security Fundamentals Exam Pass
Ger Juhel
Ger used our Security Fundamentals training program to pass his exam on the first try. Most students take two or three attempts to pass the exam ($100 per attempt). The exam has now retired.
This Microsoft Security course is perfect for entry-level security careers such as network security helpdesk, cyber operations support, and network forensics. It prepares you for the more advanced exams such as Certified Ethical Hacker, Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, or Cyber Operations Associate.
Much of the syllabus is also tested in the CompTIA Security+ exam, so it's well worth studying for these exams together.
This course will help you to build an understanding of Security Layers, Operating System Security, Network Security, and Security Software.
Your Instructor
Ernie Cambell
He lives in Ohio (USA) and has a wife, four kids, and a hound dog; he spends his leisure time golfing, reading, and playing with his computers. Ernie has been in IT for 20 years; he started out on the Help Desk, worked up to Network Administrator, and for the past 15 years, has worked as a Consultant and Trainer. Ernie has been an MCT since 1998, teaching Windows Server technologies and in 2005 began his fascination with and subsequent focus on Security. Twice named to EC-Councils Circle of Excellence, Ernie spends a good bit of his classroom time teaching Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures courses and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation.
- Over 2 hours of video training
- Instructor set challenge labs
- End-of-module exams
- End-of-course certificate
- Captions available
- Access to a members-only forum
- Prerequisites – None
- Recommended – Network+
| Module 1 | Security Fundamentals |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Information Security |
| Unit 2 | Cryptography |
| Module 2 | Vulnerabilities and Attack Vectors |
| Unit 1 | Physical Security |
| Unit 2 | Network Based Threats I |
| Unit 3 | Network Based Threats II |
| Unit 4 | Passwords |
| Unit 5 | Malware |
| Unit 6 | Social Engineering |
| Module 3 | Network Security |
| Unit 1 | Network Devices I |
| Unit 2 | Network Devices II |
| Unit 3 | Network Protocols I |
| Unit 4 | Network Protocols II |
| Unit 5 | Network Protocols III |
| Unit 6 | Securing Wireless |
| Unit 7 | Network Design Elements |
| Module 4 | Security Management |
| Unit 1 | Device/Host Security |
| Unit 2 | Application Security |
| Unit 3 | Data Security |
| Module 5 | Triple A |
| Unit 1 | Authentication |
| Unit 2 | Account Management |
| Unit 3 | Remote Access |
| Module 6 | PKI |
| Unit 1 | Certificate Authorities |
| Unit 2 | Securing Network Traffic |
| Module 7 | Operational and Statutory Compliance |
| Unit 1 | Legal Compliance |
| Module 8 | Risk Management |
| Unit 1 | Risk Analysis and Calculation |
