Microsoft Windows Security Essentials

Windows security concepts and technologies for IT beginners
IT security can be a complex topic, especially for those new tothe field of IT. This full-color book, with a focus on theMicrosoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, offers a clear andeasy-to-understand approach to Windows security risks and attacksfor newcomers to the world of IT. By paring down to just theessentials, beginners gain a solid foundation of security conceptsupon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built.
This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out alist of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion ofthe core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handleon the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions andsuggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding ofthe chapter's content.
* Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understandingof fundamental security concepts and skills
* Offers a straightforward and direct approach to security basicsand covers anti-malware software products, firewalls, networktopologies and devices, network ports, and more
* Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA98-367 exam
* Provides an overview of security components, looks at securingaccess with permissions, addresses audit policies and networkauditing, and examines protecting clients and servers
If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce,then Microsoft Windows Security Essentials is essentialreading.