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Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On

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

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

Related Courses

 
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Upcoming Dates

Feb 23 - 27, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
May 18 - 22, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)

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1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733)
TRAINING YOU CAN TRUST
 
 

Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On

 
Course: 599   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 5 Days
 
 
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 local policies with the Security Configuration and Analysis tool
  • 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 hotfixes
  • Administering WSUS, MBSA and Windows Update with Group Policy
 
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Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On Tuition

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

Course Tuition
$ 3,090 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 2,250 10-Day Pass
$ 1,670 Training Passport
$ 1,700 Premium-Pass
$ 2,200 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,785 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,744 Government Discount
 

 

Your Course Tuition Entitles You To...

  • Class participation
  • Team workshops
  • Use of in-class hands-on equipment
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Course Completion Certificate awarding Continuing Education Units
  • FREE participation in Professional Certification
  • FREE participation in College Credit programs (including related exams)
  
 

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