MTA: Security Fundamentals (98-367)

(98-367-2019)/ISBN:978-1-64459-102-4

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Lessons
TestPrep
Hand-on Lab

Kick start your prep for the MTA certification exam with the MTA Security Fundamentals (98-367) course and lab. Lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any textbook, course, or training. The MTA exam training course completely covers MTA 98-367 exam objectives and will help you master the skills required to understand security layers, operating system security, network security, and security software.

Here's what you will get

The MTA Security Fundamentals certification demonstrates the fundamental security knowledge and skills of certified candidates. The MTA 98-367 exam also validates your knowledge of physical, Internet, operating system, network, and software security. The MTA Security Fundamentals certification is a new, entry-level certification designed to help individuals take the first step toward a career as an IT professional or developer.

Lessons

7+ Lessons | 57+ Quizzes | 182+ Flashcards | 182+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

40+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 40+ Post Assessment Questions | 80+ Practice Test Questions

Hand on lab

36+ LiveLab | 36+ Video tutorials | 51+ Minutes

Video Lessons

113+ Videos | 03:51+ Hours

Here's what you will learn

Download Course Outline

Lessons 1: Introduction

  • Course Opening: How to Study

Lessons 2: Understanding Security Layers

  • Introducing Core Security Principles
  • Understanding Physical Security as the First Line of Defense
  • Performing Threat Modeling
  • Skill Summary
  • Business Case Scenarios
  • Workplace Ready

Lessons 3: Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

  • Starting Security with Authentication
  • Introducing Directory Services with Active Directory
  • Comparing Rights and Permissions
  • Understanding NTFS
  • Sharing Drives and Folders
  • Introducing the Registry
  • Using Encryption to Protect Data
  • Understanding IPsec
  • Introducing Smart Cards
  • Configuring Biometrics, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Passport
  • Using Auditing to Complete the Security Picture
  • Skill Summary
  • Business Case Scenarios
  • Workplace Ready

Lessons 4: Understanding Security Policies

  • Using Password Policies to Enhance Security
  • Protecting Domain User Account Passwords
  • Skill Summary
  • Business Case Scenarios
  • Workplace Ready

Lessons 5: Understanding Network Security

  • Using Dedicated Firewalls to Protect a Network
  • Using Isolation to Protect the Network
  • Protecting Data with Protocol Security
  • Understanding Denial‐of‐Service (DoS) Attacks
  • Securing the Wireless Network
  • Skill Summary
  • Business Case Scenarios
  • Workplace Ready

Lessons 6: Protecting the Server and Client

  • Protecting the Client Computer
  • Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender
  • Protecting Your Email
  • Securing Internet Explorer
  • Configuring Microsoft Edge
  • Protecting Your Server
  • Using Security Baselines
  • Locking Down Devices to Run Only Trusted Applications
  • Managing Windows Store Apps
  • Skill Summary
  • Business Case Scenarios
  • Workplace Ready

Appendix

  • Exam Tips

Hands-on LAB Activities

Understanding Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

  • Creating OUs in a Domain
  • Using a Hashing Algorithm
  • Moving Objects into an OU
  • Creating a GPO
  • Changing NTFS Permissions on a Folder
  • Copying Files
  • Moving Files
  • Understanding Permission Inheritance
  • Using Groups to Assign Permissions
  • Sharing a Folder
  • Encrypting a Folder with the EFS
  • Encrypting the Drive Using BitLocker
  • Performing Symmetric Encryption
  • Performing Asymmetric Encryption
  • Creating a VPN Connection
  • Configuring an IPsec Policy
  • Changing the Audit Policy
  • Modifying Kerberos Security Settings

Understanding Security Policies

  • Configuring the Domain Password Policy
  • Configuring the Account Lockout Policy
  • Creating a Domain User Account

Understanding Network Security

  • Scanning Ports Using Nmap
  • Implementing a Packet Filter
  • Using Honeypot
  • Performing a SYN Flood Attack

Protecting the Server and Client

  • Customizing User Account Notification Settings
  • Encrypting Offline Files
  • Controlling How Updates Are Applied
  • Scanning Using Windows Defender
  • Configuring Pop-up Blocker Settings
  • Enabling IE ESC for Administrators
  • Performing a Phishing Attack
  • Installing DHCP Server
  • Capturing Network Traffic Using Network Monitor
  • Performing an MBSA Scan
  • Configuring Folder Attributes

Exam FAQs

Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, anti-malware products, firewalls, network topologies and devices, and network ports.

USD 127

Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.

The exam contains 40-60 questions.

45 minutes

The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) exam retake policy:

  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
  4. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is then eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of the first attempt.

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