MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2022 SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
The Security Fundamentals course is an entry-level, professionally structured program designed to introduce participants to the core concepts, principles, and practices of information security. It provides a strong foundation for understanding how systems, networks, data, and users are protected against threats in modern IT environments. This course emphasizes security awareness, risk-based thinking, and best practices rather than tools or products. It is ideal for beginners and serves as a prerequisite for advanced studies in cybersecurity, networking, cloud security, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand fundamental security concepts and terminology Identify common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks Explain basic security controls and defensive measures Understand the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) Recognize security roles, responsibilities, and best practices Apply security awareness principles in everyday IT and business activities
Course Curriculum
1
- What is information security?
- Importance of security in modern organizations
- Security objectives and scope
- Overview of security domains
2
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad)
- Least privilege and need-to-know
- Defense in depth
- Risk-based security thinking
3
- Understanding threats and threat actors
- Vulnerabilities and exposures
- Risk concepts and assessment basics
- Real-world security incidents (overview)
4
- Malware (viruses, worms, ransomware)
- Phishing and social engineering
- Insider threats
- Physical and environmental threats
5
- Preventive, detective, and corrective controls
- Administrative, technical, and physical controls
- Access control concepts
- Security policies and procedures
6
- Authentication vs authorization
- Passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- User roles and permissions
- Account lifecycle basics
7
- Network threats and attacks
- Firewalls and basic network protection
- Secure communication concepts
- Importance of network segmentation
8
- Securing computers and mobile devices
- Patch management concepts
- Antivirus and endpoint protection
- Safe device usage practices
9
- Data classification basics
- Data protection principles
- Encryption fundamentals (conceptual)
- Privacy and data handling awareness
10
- Social engineering awareness
- Safe browsing and email practices
- Password hygiene
- Building a security-aware culture
11
- What is a security incident?
- Basic incident response steps
- Reporting security issues
- Importance of lessons learned
12
- Security policies and standards (overview)
- Compliance awareness
- Ethics and professional responsibility
- Continuous improvement in security
13
- Identifying threats and risks
- Applying basic security controls
- Responding to common security situations
- Knowledge reinforcement exercises
14
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and examples
- Scenario-based learning activities
15
- IT beginners and career starters
- Students and graduates
- Office and administrative professionals
- Helpdesk and IT support staff
- Anyone seeking foundational security knowledge
16
- Basic computer literacy
- No prior cybersecurity experience required
17
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Scenario-based exercises
18
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion - Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Fundamentals, demonstrating foundational understanding of information security concepts and best practices.
This course includes
- 18+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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