Security Fundamentals
1st Edition
Published on 23. October 2019
304 pages
978-1-119-65070-6 (ISBN)
Description
A Sybex guide to Windows Security concepts, perfect for IT beginners
Security is one of the most important components to every company's computer network. That's why the Security Fundamentals MTA Certification is so highly sought after. Filling IT positions is a top problem in today's businesses, so this certification could be your first step toward a stable and lucrative IT career. Security Fundamentals is your guide to developing a strong foundational understanding of Windows security, so you can take your IT career to the next level and feel confident going into the certification exam.
Security Fundamentals features approachable discussion of core security concepts and topics, and includes additional learning tutorials and tools. This book covers everything you need to know about security layers, authentication, authorization, security policies, and protecting your server and client. Each chapter closes with a quiz so you can test your knowledge before moving to the next section.
* Learn everything you need for the Security Fundamentals MTA Certification
* Understand core security principles, including security layers and network security
* Learn essential concepts in physical security, internet security, and wireless security
* Identify the different types of hardware firewalls and their characteristics
* Test your knowledge and practice for the exam with quiz questions in every chapter
IT professionals looking to understand more about networking will gain the knowledge to effectively secure a client and server, and to confidently explain basic security concepts. Thanks to the tools and tips in this Sybex title, you will be able to apply your new IT security skills in real world situations and on exam day.
Security is one of the most important components to every company's computer network. That's why the Security Fundamentals MTA Certification is so highly sought after. Filling IT positions is a top problem in today's businesses, so this certification could be your first step toward a stable and lucrative IT career. Security Fundamentals is your guide to developing a strong foundational understanding of Windows security, so you can take your IT career to the next level and feel confident going into the certification exam.
Security Fundamentals features approachable discussion of core security concepts and topics, and includes additional learning tutorials and tools. This book covers everything you need to know about security layers, authentication, authorization, security policies, and protecting your server and client. Each chapter closes with a quiz so you can test your knowledge before moving to the next section.
* Learn everything you need for the Security Fundamentals MTA Certification
* Understand core security principles, including security layers and network security
* Learn essential concepts in physical security, internet security, and wireless security
* Identify the different types of hardware firewalls and their characteristics
* Test your knowledge and practice for the exam with quiz questions in every chapter
IT professionals looking to understand more about networking will gain the knowledge to effectively secure a client and server, and to confidently explain basic security concepts. Thanks to the tools and tips in this Sybex title, you will be able to apply your new IT security skills in real world situations and on exam day.
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Content
- Intro
- Security Fundamentals
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Introduction
- Interactive Online Learning Tools
- Lesson 1 Understanding Security Layers
- Introducing Core Security Principles
- Understanding Confidentiality
- Understanding Integrity
- Understanding Availability
- Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege
- Understanding Separation of Duties
- Understanding an Attack Surface
- Performing an Attack Surface Analysis
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Linking Cost with Security
- Understanding Physical Security as the First Line of Defense
- Understanding Site Security
- Understanding Computer Security
- Performing Threat Modeling
- Skill Summary
- Knowledge Assessment
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blank
- Matching and Identification
- Build List
- Business Case Scenarios
- Scenario 1-1: Designing a Physical Security Solution
- Scenario 1-2: Securing a Mobile Device
- Scenario 1-3: Understanding Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Scenario 1-4: Managing Social Engineering
- Lesson 2 Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Starting Security with Authentication
- Configuring Multifactor Authentication
- Authentication Based on What a User Owns or Possesses
- Authentication Based on a User's Physical Traits
- Introducing RADIUS and TACACS+
- Running Programs as an Administrator
- Introducing Directory Services with Active Directory
- Understanding Domain Controllers
- Understanding NTLM
- Understanding Kerberos
- Using Organizational Units
- Understanding Objects
- Using Groups
- Understanding Web Server Authentication
- Comparing Rights and Permissions
- Understanding NTFS
- Using NTFS Permissions
- Understanding Effective NTFS Permissions
- Understanding Inheritance
- Copying and Moving Files
- Using Folder and File Owners
- Sharing Drives and Folders
- Share a Folder
- Understanding Special Shares and Administrative Shares
- Introducing the Registry
- Access Registry Permissions
- Using Encryption to Protect Data
- Types of Encryption
- Introducing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Encrypting Email
- Encrypting Files with EFS
- Encrypting Disks in Windows
- Understanding IPsec
- Encrypting with VPN Technology
- Introducing Smart Cards
- Set Up a Virtual TPM Smart Card Environment
- Create a Certificate Template
- Create a TPM Virtual Smart Card
- Enroll for the Certificate on the TPM Virtual Smart Card
- Configuring Biometrics, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Passport
- Set Up Windows Hello Facial Recognition
- Set Up Windows Hello Fingerprint Reader
- Using Auditing to Complete the Security Picture
- Audit Files and Folders
- Skill Summary
- Knowledge Assessment
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blank
- Business Case Scenarios
- Scenario 2-1: Understanding Biometrics
- Scenario 2-2: Limiting Auditing
- Scenario 2-3: Assigning NTFS Permissions
- Scenario 2-4: Using EFS
- Lesson 3 Understanding Security Policies
- Using Password Policies to Enhance Security
- Using Password Complexity to Make a Stronger Password
- Using Account Lockout to Prevent Hacking
- Examining Password Length
- Using Password History to Enforce Security
- Setting Time Between Password Changes
- Using Password Group Policies to Enforce Password Security
- Configuring and Applying Password Settings Objects
- Establishing Password Procedures
- Understanding Common Attack Methods
- Protecting Domain User Account Passwords
- Install Hyper-V and Isolated User Mode on Windows 10
- Enable Device Guard and Credential Guard
- Skill Summary
- Knowledge Assessment
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blank
- Business Case Scenarios
- Scenario 3-1: Understanding Long Passwords
- Scenario 3-2: Using Keys and Passwords
- Scenario 3-3: Managing User Accounts
- Scenario 3-4: Configuring a Local Security Policy
- Lesson 4 Understanding Network Security
- Using Dedicated Firewalls to Protect a Network
- Understanding the OSI Model
- Types of Hardware Firewalls and Their Characteristics
- Understanding When to Use a Hardware Firewall Instead of a Software Firewall
- Understanding Stateful Inspection and Stateless Inspection
- Using Isolation to Protect the Network
- Understanding VLANs
- Understanding Routing
- Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Understanding Honeypots
- Understanding DMZ
- Understanding NAT
- Understanding VPN
- Understanding Other VPN Protocols
- Understanding Server and Domain Isolation
- Protecting Data with Protocol Security
- Understanding Tunneling
- Understanding DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)
- Understanding Protocol Spoofing
- Understanding Network Sniffing
- Understanding Common Attack Methods
- Understanding Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks
- Securing the Wireless Network
- Understanding Service Set IDentifier (SSID)
- Understanding Keys
- Understanding MAC Filters
- Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Specific Security Types
- Skill Summary
- Knowledge Assessment
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blank
- Business Case Scenarios
- Scenario 4-1: Using Windows Firewall
- Scenario 4-2: Using a Routing Table
- Scenario 4-3: Using Ports
- Scenario 4-4: Accessing and Configuring Wireless Settings
- Lesson 5 Protecting the Server and Client
- Protecting the Client Computer
- Protecting Your Computer from Malware
- Configuring Windows Updates
- Understanding User Account Control (UAC)
- Using Windows Firewall
- Using Offline Files
- Locking Down a Client Computer
- Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender
- Remove a Quarantined Item
- Schedule a Windows Defender Scan
- Protecting Your Email
- Managing Spam
- Email Spoofing
- Relaying Email
- Securing Internet Explorer
- Understanding Cookies and Privacy Settings
- Using Content Zones
- Understanding Phishing and Pharming
- Understanding Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Certificates
- Configuring Microsoft Edge
- Protecting Your Server
- Separating Services
- Using a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC)
- Hardening Servers
- Understanding Secure Dynamic DNS
- Using Security Baselines
- Using Security Templates
- Using Security Compliance Manager
- Locking Down Devices to Run Only Trusted Applications
- Access AppLocker
- Create and Test an AppLocker Rule
- Export the Local Policy
- Import the Local Policy
- Managing Windows Store Apps 2
- Configuring the Windows Store
- Implementing Windows Store Apps
- Implementing Windows Store for Business
- Skill Summary
- Knowledge Assessment
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the Blank
- Business Case Scenarios
- Scenario 5-1: Enforcing Physical Security
- Scenario 5-2: Programming Backdoors
- Scenario 5-3: Configuring a Windows Defender Quarantine
- Scenario 5-4: Protecting Your Resources
- Scenario 5-5: Reviewing Windows Updates
- Appendix Answer Key
- Lesson 1: Understanding Security Layers
- Answers to Knowledge Assessment
- Answers to Business Case Scenarios
- Lesson 2: Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Answers to Knowledge Assessment
- Answers to Business Case Scenarios
- Lesson 3: Understanding Security Policies
- Answers to Knowledge Assessment
- Answers to Business Case Scenarios
- Lesson 4: Understanding Network Security
- Answers to Knowledge Assessment
- Answers to Business Case Scenarios
- Lesson 5: Protecting the Server and Client
- Answers to Knowledge Assessment
- Answers to Business Case Scenarios
- Index
- EULA
