MTA – Security Fundamentals

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Skill level

Beginner

Hours to complete

5

Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 2 hour course your instructor will take you from beginner to foundation level practitioner.
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Basic Security Principles

While studying for the Microsoft MTA Security Fundamentals exam, you will learn essential cybersecurity concepts, including securing operating systems, networks, and applications, and implementing access controls and encryption.

The course also teaches you to recognize threats, apply security policies, and protect IT environments using tools like firewalls and antivirus software.

 

Manage Security

Passing the Microsoft MTA Security Fundamentals exam equips you to implement basic security measures, such as configuring user permissions and deploying antivirus tools, to protect company systems and data.

You can also support network security, enforce policies, and assist in mitigating risks, contributing to a safer IT environment.

 

Get Exam Ready

The exam has been retired, so you can no longer take it.

This course does, however, prepare you for several other courses, such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, and any other foundation-level security course.

 

What it covers

This course prepares you for a junior security role in any organization.
  • Security Layers
  • Operating System Security
  • Network Security
  • Security Software

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the MTA Security exam gets you:
  • Industry-Recognized Credential
  • Foundational Security Knowledge
  • Career Entry Point
  • Enhanced Employability
  • Stepping Stone to Advanced Certifications
  • Improved Cybersecurity Awareness
  • Competitive Edge in IT Roles

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:
  • Entry-Level IT Professionals
  • Students Pursuing IT Careers
  • Help Desk Technicians
  • Junior Network Administrators
  • Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Non-Technical Professionals Seeking Security Basics
  • Career Changers Entering IT

 

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, Microsoft recommends having:
  • Basic IT knowledge
  • Experience using Windows

MTA Security Exam Pass

Ger Juhel

Ger took up our IT security exam challenge and passed his Microsoft MTA Security exam using our course materials.

Microsoft has now retired the MTA exam range, but the information is still valuable, and much of it has been assimilated into other exam tracks for products such as Azure, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365.

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Your Instructor

Paul Browning

Paul worked as a police officer in the UK for 12 years before making a move into the IT world. He worked for several large companies providing network support before starting his own IT consulting business. In 2004, Paul started teaching IT certifications online.

He's the author of over 20 IT books and has passed his CCNA, CCNP, A+, Network+, and MCSE+I.

Curriculum

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

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