Note: Although the associated Microsoft examination for this course has been retired, it is a good resource for online training.
Overview
The Microsoft MTA 98-367 – Security Fundamentals course is designed to provide students with the knowledge to take the Microsoft 98-367 exam. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft’s newest suite of technology certification exams that validate fundamental knowledge needed This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or training but does not assume on-the-job experience. The course focuses on Microsoft Security Fundamentals and which will provide you with the knowledge to pass the MTA 98-367 exam offered by Microsoft. Security is undeniably one of the most important components to every company’s network: permissions, encryption, wireless, spam, passwords, viruses, firewalls, policies…Wherever there is a network, there are threats! Students studying for this exam are familiar with the concepts and the technologies of Windows Server administration.
Students should have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools and concepts. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification. Pass just one exam and you’ll earn a certification!
When you earn an MTA Certification, you become a member of the Microsoft Certified Professional community.
Curriculum
Course Description and Goals
Prerequisites: In this section, the instructor should list all of the prerequisite knowledge (major concepts) that a user will have to know in order to understand the course.
Requirements
• Basic Information Technology Knowledge
Who is the target Audience?
• Anyone interested enhancing their fundamental understanding of security and computer networking related skills
• Students looking to pass the MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals exam
Course Description:
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft’s newest suite of technology certification exams that
validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This program
provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or
training but does not assume on-the-job experience.
Skills measured
• Understanding security layers (25–30%)
• Understanding operating system security (35–40%)
• Understanding network security (20-25%)
• Understanding security software (15-20%)
Note: This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed above. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam.
Course Goals: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
a) Understand security layers
b) Understand operating system security
c) Understand network security
d) Understanding security software
Course Outline
Course Introduction
• 00 Microsoft Technology Associate MTA) Networking Fundamentals Course Intro
• 01 Microsoft Technology Associate MTA) Security Fundamentals Exam Module
Module 1 Understanding security layers
• 02 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 1
• Understanding security principle
• 02 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 2
• Understanding physical security
• Understanding Threat Modeling
Module 2 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
• 03 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 1
• Understanding User Authentication
• Understanding Permission
• 03 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 2
• Understanding Encryption
• Understanding protocol security
• Understanding audit policies
• 03 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 3
• How to Share a Folder in Windows 10
Module 3 Understanding Security Policies
• 04 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 1 slide 19
• Understanding Password Policy
Module 4 Understanding Network Security
• 05 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 1
• Understanding dedicated firewall
• Understanding network isolation
• 05 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 2
• Understanding protocol security
• Understanding Denial –of -security
• Understanding Wireless security
Module 5 Locking Down Server and Client
• 06 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 1
• Protecting the client computer
• Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender
• Protecting Your Email
• 06 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 2
• Securing Internet Explorer
• Configuring Microsoft Edge
• Locking Down Your Server
• 06 MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals Part 3
• Using Security Baselines
• Locking Down Devices to Run Only Trusted Applications
• Managing Windows Store Apps
Module 6 Key takeaways
• 07 Key Takeaway Introduction
• 08 Key Takeaway for Module 1 Understanding security layers
• 09 Key Takeaway for Module 2 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
• 10 Key Takeaway for Module 3 Understanding Security Policies
• 11 Key Takeaway for Module 4 Understanding Network Security
• 12 Key Takeaway for Module 5 Locking Down Server and Client
Module 7 Terms to Know
• 13 Terms to know Intro
• 14 Terms to know for Module 1 Understanding security layers
• 15 Terms to Know for Module 2 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
• 16 Terms to Know for Module 3 Understanding Security Policies
• 17 Terms to Know for Module 4 Understanding Network Security
• 18 Terms to Know for Module 5 Locking Down Server and Client
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