Windows 10 Security Features


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About this course

Looking to stay ahead of the security curve? As you get to know the new security architecture and features of Windows 10—and learn to deploy them—gain the insights and knowledge you'll need for the future.

Microsoft security engineers have hardened the operating system at every layer of the stack, reducing the attack surface with new security features that help protect against a range of threats. Join a team of experts to explore the ever-increasing levels of security within Windows 10.

You'll start with the Windows 10 defensive stack, including bundled security features.

Configure endpoint security, review additional security tools, like Windows Information Protection and Windows Defender Exploit Guard. In this course, you'll get practical details on built-in, end-to-end protections and support for the larger ecosystem of ISV and OEM partners.

Skill up to face down today's security threats with hands-on virtualized lab exercises, demos, quizzes, and a final exam. The following team of recognized experts contributed to this course: Andrew Warren, Lesley Kipling, Erdal Ozkaya, Neil Carpenter, Sami Laiho, Raymond Comvalius, Seth Moore, Michiko Short, Mike Terrill, Amitai Rottem, Randy Treit.

Please Note: Learners who successfully complete this course can earn a CloudSwyft digital certificate and skill badge - these are detailed, secure and blockchain authenticated credentials that profile the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in this course.

What you'll learn

  • The current nature of the security threat landscape
  • The new security architecture and features of Windows 10 that mitigate threats
  • Insights into the security services bundled with Windows 10 latest edition
  • Knowledge of the supporting security external infrastructure
  • The new security baseline configurable using Group Policy Objects (GPO)

Prerequisites

Students who take this training should understand:

  • Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Windows networking technologies
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server administration

Course Syllabus

  • Windows 10 Defensive Stack
    • A look how Windows 10 uses advanced features of current hardware
    • Software based security features of Windows 10 Anniversary release
  • New security features of Windows 10 Creator update 1703
    • Remote Credential Guard
    • Windows Information Protection
    • Windows Defender SmartScree
  • Additional Security Tools
    • Windows Hello for Business
    • Windows Defender Application Guard
  • Case Study - Windows 10 platform resilience against the Petya ransomware attack

Meet the instructors

Philip E. Helsel

Philip E. Helsel

Senior Content Developer, Learning eXperiences Team
Microsoft

Philip Helsel is a Senior Content Developer with the Microsoft Learning team, where he is currently focused on building IT Professional courses for Windows 10, Hyper-V, and Configuration Manager. He is also the planner for a new Microsoft Virtual Academy Enterprise Security channel.

Before joining Microsoft, he was a Pre-Sales Engineer and trainer at Fast Search and Transfer, a Pre-Sales Engineer at Oracle Corporation, and Sun Microsystems. He also served as a Captain in U.S. Army.

Phil has a BS degree in Mathematics & Physics, and a Masters in Computer Science. Mr. Helsel also has a number of certifications including his Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), MCITP in Server Virtualization, CCNA, VCP5, CISM, Security+, Network+, and others.

Kimberly Rasmusson-Anderson

Kimberly Rasmusson-Anderson

Senior Content Developer, Learning eXperiences Team
Microsoft

Kimberly is a Senior Content Developer with the Microsoft Learning team.

She is responsible for building IT Professional courses. She is also the project manager for a new Microsoft Virtual Academy Enterprise Security channel.

Prior to this, Kimberly was a technical lead in the Microsoft Customer Service and Support organization.

  1. Course Number

    INF258x
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  3. Classes End

  4. Estimated Effort

    Total 8 to 16 hours