Securing Windows Server 2019

1h 36mIntermediate2019-06-21

Authors

Ed Liberman

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Course details

Security is a vital part of any enterprise environment. In this course, follow Ed Liberman as he explains how to keep Windows Server 2019 secure. Ed dives into a variety of essential topics, including server hardening, mitigating common network threats, and securing files services. Plus, he shows how to manage privileged identities—including how to delegate privileges and configure account lockout policies—and dives into advanced audit polices.

Learning objectives
Implementing the Encrypting File System (EFS)
Protecting your servers from malware
Common network threats
Implementing IPsec
Securing file services
Delegating privileges
Configuring account lockout policies
Managing advanced audit policies

Skills covered

Windows ServerNetwork SecurityServer AdministrationCybersecurityNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn practical strategies for securing Windows Server 2019
02 - What you should know

1. Server Hardening

03 - Cryptography
04 - Public key encryption
05 - EFS overview
06 - Implementing EFS
07 - Malware protection

2. Secure the Network

08 - Network security threats
09 - Windows firewall and advanced security
10 - IPSec overview
11 - Implementing IPSec

3. Secure File Services

12 - Install File Server Resource Manager
13 - Quota templates
14 - Create quotas
15 - File screening

4. Manage Privileged Identities

16 - User rights
17 - Delegate privileges
18 - Create a taskpad
19 - Password policies
20 - Account lockout policies

5. Configure Advanced Audit Policies

21 - Audit policy
22 - Audit object access
23 - Manage advanced audit policy

Conclusion

24 - Next steps