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In today’s computing reality, security has become the number one concern of administrators and regular users alike.
Windows Vista builds on Microsoft’s existing security mechanisms, such as Group Policy within Active Directory and Local Group Policy Objects to provide security for computer systems. Windows Vista also builds on the firewall protection introduced in Windows XP and integrates Microsoft’s Windows Defender software to protect against spyware and malware.
This course covers the use of Group Policy, user account policies, Windows Firewall, and Windows Defender. As well, features new to Windows Vista – specifically User Account Control, Windows Security Center, and Windows CardSpace are described.
Target Audience
The audience for this path are personnel who provide Tier 1 or Tier 2 desktop and help desk support for Windows Vista, and other technical professionals who wish to certify on Windows Vista.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the exam should have 1 year experience in the IT field and have experience with or a need to resolve issue concerning network connectivity, desktop OS’s, security and client applications.
Lesson Objectives
Active Directory and Group Policy
- set a policy on an account
- identify the benefits of using GPOs
User Account Control
- match the user account control policy with the scenario
- identify the features of User Account Control
Assigning Account Control Policy
Windows Vista Computer Security
- configure Windows Defender
- recognize the features of
w Windows Vista Security Center
- list the ways Windows Vista deals with unwanted software
- configure Windows Firewall
Windows Vista Resource Security
- control access to files and folders using NTFS permissions
- identify the features of BitLocker drive encryption
Windows CardSpace
- identify the features of Windows CardSpace
Configuring Windows Vista Security Features
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IT Professional Certifications, Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Server (MCSE) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 70-620 TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring, 70-620 TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring , Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Server (MCSE) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2003, MCSE Windows Server 2003 Track, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician, 70-621 PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000, IT Professional Curricula, Operating Systems and Server Technologies Solution Area, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration, MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Track, MCSE Windows 2000 Track
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Course Appears in these Categories:
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• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Track
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> MCSE Windows 2000 Track
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> MCSE Windows Server 2003 Track
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2003
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2003
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows 2000
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Server (MCSE) Messaging Specialization on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Server (MCSE) Security Specialization on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• IT Professional Certifications >> Microsoft >> Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration
• IT Professional Skills >> Operating Systems and Server Technologies >> Microsoft Windows Vista
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