In this course we will examine the out-of-the-box security features and technologies in the Windows 10 Operating system.
Learn all about the Windows 10 out-of-the-box security stack, security features, security capabilities and more
Understand the current nature of the security threat landscape
Windows 10 mitigations that you can configure
Learn the Windows 10 mitigations that require no configuration
Describe some of the external tools that enhance endpoint security
Explain the built-in security defenses Windows 10
Basic understanding of Windows operating system
Basic understanding of computer networks
Basic knowledge of accessing and using simple Windows PowerShell commands
We will cover topics like the hardware security features (Secure Boot, VSM, etc.) and software security features (Device Guard, Windows Defender Firewall, Credential Guard, AppLocker, etc.)
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the current nature of the security threat landscape
Explain the built-in security defenses Windows 10
Understand Windows 10 mitigations that you can configure
Understand the Windows 10 mitigations that require no configuration
Describe some of the external tools that enhance endpoint security
This course is designed to get you started as quickly as possible. There are a variety of self-paced learning activities. You will get:
Video lectures on each topic explaining each concept thoroughly with examples (and Demonstrations where applicable)
Review questions (quizz) at the end of each section
Hands-on Labs at the end of the course in which you will practice at your own pace. You will have 3 Labs available and step by step instruction files available to complete the Labs tasks like: implementing Windows Defender Firewall rules, IPSec, Bitlocker and much more.
Final Exam at the end of the course – 20 questions to test your knowledge on the topics and concepts learned in the course
Links to official Microsoft resources/blogs/videos for further documentation.
This course is the 6th course from a series of 9 courses which address all aspects to become a Microsoft Cyber Security Professional . This cyber security track is designed to teach you, or fill in the knowledge gaps, all the aspects and technologies to become a successful cyber security professional. The entire track addresses mostly Microsoft security technologies, including the latest cloud services made available by Microsoft like: Microsoft Defender Suite, Office 365 security features and services, Microsoft Graph, Azure Active Directory Security and many more.
Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.
Security Administrators, Security Analysts, System Administrator
Any IT enthusiast who wnts to get started in cyber security and be confortable with the Windows 10 OS security features
