Microsoft - MCSE-2003 : Security course(PART TIME)

Microsoft - MCSE-2003 : Security course(PART TIME)

Microsoft has introduced a new specialization to its Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)certification. It identifies system-engineers who demonstrate deep, role-based security skills on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. The MCSE: Security specialization provides a way for IT professionals to highlight their focus on security in the enterprise and to demonstrate their ability to create a secure computing environment.

Audience :

System-engineers who are responsible for designing, planning, and implementing security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 as part of a secure computing environment.

Key Benefits :

Organizations need to reduce the risk and impact of security issues, which means security implementation skills are in high demand across the IT industry. System-engineers who focus on security in their job role want to highlight their expertise in this field, and employers are eager to identify individuals who possess these skills.

IT professionals with the MCSE: Security certification bring industry-recognized best practices to their jobs and are high in demand.

Course Contents :

Four core exams on networking systems.

One core exam on client operating systems.

One security design exam.

Two security specialization exams.

CORE EXAMS ON NETWORKING SYSTEM (FOUR EXAMS)

Exam 70-290 : Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003:

* Managing Users, Computers and Groups.
* Configure access to shared folders.
* Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment.
* Manage software update infrastructure.
* Monitor file and print servers.
* Manage a Web server using IIS.
* Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
* Install and configure server hardware devices.
* Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery.
* Manage backup procedures and recover from the backup.
* Recover from server hardware failure.

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:

* Implementing, Managing and Maintaining IP Addressing.
* Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer using DHCP.
* Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Name Resolution using DNS Server.
* Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
* Configure remote access authentication protocols.
* Implement secure access between private networks.
* Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces.
* Maintaining a Network Infrastructure.

Exam 70-293 : Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:

* Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security.
* Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure.
* Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access.
* Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Server Availability.
* Planning and Maintaining Network Security.
* Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Security Infrastructure.

Exam 70-294 : Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure:

* Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure.
* Evaluate network traffic considerations when placing global catalog servers.
* Evaluate the need to enable universal group caching.
* Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure.
* Planning and Implementing User, Computer and Group Strategies.
* Plan a user authentication strategy.
* Plan a smart card authentication strategy.
* Plan an OU structure.
* Planning and Implementing Group Policy.
* Managing and Maintaining Group Policy.
* Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings.

CORE EXAMS : CLIENT OPERATING SYSTEM (1 Exam Required )

Exam 70-270 : Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional:

* Installing Windows XP Professional.
* Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources.
* Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
* Connect to local and network print devices.
* Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.
* Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.
* Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment.
* Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services.
* Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Security
* Configure, manage and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.

Exam 70-210 : Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional:

* Installing Windows 2000 Professional.
* Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources.
* Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.
* Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.
* Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment.
* Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services.
* Implementing, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Security.

Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client:

* Installing and upgrading Windows Vista.
* Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings.
* Configuring Windows security features.
* Configuring network connectivity.
* Configuring applications included with Windows Vista.
* Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows Vista.
* Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing.

SECURITY DESIGN EXAM (ONE PAPER):

Exam 70-298 : Designing security for a Windows Server 2003 Network:

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Creating the Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements.
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Design a framework for designing and implementing security. The framework should include prevention, detection, isolation, and recovery.
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Design a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services.
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Design a logical authentication strategy.
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Design security for network management.
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Design a security update infrastructure.
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Design network infrastructure security.
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Design security for wireless networks.
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Design user authentication for Internet Information Services (IIS).
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Design security for Internet Information Services (IIS).
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Design security for communication between networks.
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Design security for communication with external organizations.
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Design security for servers that have specific roles. Roles include domain controller, network infrastructure server, file server, IIS server, terminal server, and POP3 mail server.
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Designing an Access Control Strategy for Data
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Design an access control strategy for directory services.
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Design an access control strategy for files and folders.
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Design an access control strategy for the registry.
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Design a client authentication strategy.
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Design a security strategy for client remote access.
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Design a strategy for securing client computers. Considerations include desktop and portable computers.

SECURITY EXAMS (TWO PAPERS) :

Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network:

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Planning and Configuring an Authentication and Authorization Strategy.
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Installing, Configuring, and Managing Certification Authorities.
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Configuring, Deploying, and Managing Certificates.
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Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Smart Card Certificates.
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Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Encrypting File System.
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Planning, Configuring, and deploying a Secure Member Server Baseline.
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Planning, Configuring, and Implementing Secure Baselines for Server Roles.
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Planning, Configuring, Implementing, and deploying a Secure Client Computer Baseline.
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Planning and Implementing Software Updates.
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Planning, Deploying, and Troubleshooting Data Transmission Security.
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Planning and Implementing Security for Wireless Networks.
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Planning and Implementing Perimeter Security with Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004.
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Securing Remote Access.

Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004:

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Overview of Microsoft ISA Server 2004.
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Installing and Maintaining ISA Server 2004.
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Enabling Access to Internet Resources.
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Configuring ISA Server 2004 as a Firewall.
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Configuring Access to Internal Resources.
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Integrating ISA Server 2004 and Microsoft Exchange Server.
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Advanced Application and Web Filtering.
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Configuring Virtual Private Network Access for Remote Clients and Networks.
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Implementing Caching to Improve Browsing Performance.
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Monitoring ISA Server 2004.
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Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition.
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Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition: Back-to-Back Firewall Scenario.
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Implementing ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition: Site-to-Site VPN Scenario.