CYSE 280

Course Description

This course introduces students to the tools and techniques used to configure, manage, and
implement Windows and its security-related features. Through a variety of software tools,
students will learn how to install, configure, manage, and secure Windows client and server
operating systems, as well as related networking environments. Additionally, this course will
detail how to mitigate malware threats, identify security issues through auditing and the
Advanced Threat Analysis feature in Windows Server, secure virtualization platforms, and use
new deployment options to enhance security. Topics covered include designing Active
Directory, authentication for Windows, group security and policy, service security, remote
access security, planning a public key infrastructure, securing file resources, Internet Protocol
Security, and additional Windows security topics.

Course Materials