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Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On

 
Course: 599     Type: Hands-On Training     Duration: 5 Days

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You Will Learn How To
  • Design and implement the robust security components of Windows Server 2003
  • Leverage certificate services for effective data integrity, authentication and confidentiality
  • Configure the Active Directory to effectively deploy security in large enterprises
  • Apply industry standard best practices to protect your organization
  • Deploy Kerberos authentication for seamless access to resources
  • Secure the Active Directory from malicious manipulation

Course Benefits
With increased connectivity to the Internet, the need for system security is at an all-time high. In this hands-on course, you gain the skills and experience necessary to secure a Windows Server 2003 enterprise environment. Through hands-on exercises, you learn to control the privacy, authenticity and integrity of data within your organization.

Who Should Attend
Those who design, implement or support Windows Server 2003 systems, including system administrators, security analysts, auditors and consultants. Course 595, "Windows Server 2003 Comprehensive Introduction," or equivalent experience is assumed.

Hands-On Training
You gain extensive practical experience in securing Windows Server 2003 systems. Exercises include:
  • Installing and configuring Microsoft Certificate Services
  • Applying security policies with Group Policy
  • Hacking into a Windows Server 2003 machine
  • Strengthening authentication with smart cards, tokens
  • Analyzing domain security and implementing software restriction policies
  • Deploying the Security Configuration Wizard to create role-based security policies
  • Using IPsec to secure data on public networks
  • Using MBSA to determine patch compliance

Course 599 Content
Introduction to Windows Server 2003 Security Features
Overview of enhanced security features
  • Key security technologies
  • Identifying attack categories
  • Penetration testing of default systems
  • Sources of security guidance
Configuring security settings
  • Leveraging pre-defined security templates
  • Deploying security via Group Policy
  • Constructing custom security policies
  • Applying security policies with Group Policy
  • Importing and exporting custom templates
Leveraging Fundamental Security Management Tools
Building a Public Key Infrastructure
  • Implementing a PKI with Microsoft Certificate Services
  • Requesting, managing and revoking X.509v3 certificates
  • Publishing a Certificate Revocation List
  • Backing up digital certificates and private keys
Implementing effective role-based server security
  • Designing a scalable baseline security policy
  • Customizing role-based security using the Security Configuration Wizard
  • Converting role-based XML templates to group policies
Creating custom security policies
  • Translating organizational policies into effective security settings
  • Designing, analyzing and applying custom security templates
Efficiently using security deployment tools
  • Security configuration and analysis
  • Group Policy Editor
  • Resultant Set of Policies wizard
  • Cracking passwords using third-party utilities
Deploying a Scalable Security Model to Key Components
Extending authentication security
  • Installing and configuring smart cards and tokens
  • Implementing certificate-based authentication policies
Locking down access to data
  • Securing access to resources with NTFS permissions
  • Determining resultant access with the Effective Permissions tool
  • Pinpointing NTFS vulnerabilities with hacker tools
Deploying the Encrypting File System
  • Configuring EFS for real-world implementation
  • Integrating digital certificates with EFS
  • Creating recovery agent policies to assure data access
Protecting sensitive data on networks
  • Sniffing networks to detect common vulnerabilities
  • Configuring IPsec to provide confidentiality and integrity services
  • Strengthening IPsec authentication security with digital certificates
Controlling Software Execution
Applying software restriction policies
  • Preventing execution of unauthorized scripts and other code
  • Implementing disallow policies for applications
Managing critical system services
  • Disabling unnecessary services
  • Controlling service startup with Group Policies
Employing Best Practices to Secure the Active Directory
Auditing to detect intrusions
  • Enabling and configuring auditing
  • Dissecting audit logs
  • Auditing network traffic with protocol analyzers
  • Recognizing evidence of intrusion attempts
Employing patch management to close vulnerabilities
  • Managing the testing and deployment of security updates and hot fixes
  • Administering WSUS, MBSA and Windows Update with Group Policy

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Course Tuition
$ 2,950 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 2,075 10-Day Pass
$ 1,665 Training Passport
$ 1,830 Flex-Pass
$ 2,095 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,655 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,620 Government Discount
 

 

Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On
Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On
Course participants configuring EFS to secure stored data.

Certification Core Course CPE 29 Credits 2 Hour(s) College Credit
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