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Whether you're administering systems or writing code, you're serious about security. So are we. The following Official Microsoft Learning Products provide in-depth knowledge and guidance for IT professionals and developers to help protect the IT infrastructures you manage and the applications you build.
Assess Your Skills
Take advantage of Microsoft Skills Assessments and evaluate your readiness with Microsoft security technologies and best practices. The Managing the Deployment of Security Packs and Security Updates assessment focuses on the skills and knowledge required to maintain the operational efficiency and effectiveness of a production environment by configuring, managing, and maintaining the release of interim software updates. The Protecting the Perimeter of Networks assessment focuses on the skills and knowledge required to configure, manage, and maintain perimeter security for a production environment. To take advantage of these powerful tools, visit the Microsoft Skills Assessment site today.
Build Your Skills
Designed to meet your needs and your budget, Official Microsoft Learning Products on security are available in classroom, online, and self-paced formats. Whether you are looking for a place to begin or just want to complement your existing skills, a variety of clinics, courses, and books are available from Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions and Microsoft Press.
| Instructor-Led Training | Certified Exams | Self-Paced Study |
Hands-On Labs 2811: Applying Microsoft Security Guidance (1 day) | ||
Course 2159: Deploying and Managing Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (3 days) | Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition | MCSE Training Kit (Exam 70-227): Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 |
Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days) | Exam SY0-101: CompTIA | |
Course 2820: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (5 days) | Exam 70-214: Implementing and Administrating Security in a Windows 2000 Network | |
Course 2821: Designing and Managing a Windows Public Key Infrastructure (4 days) | ||
Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (5 days) | Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | |
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (3 days) | Exam 70-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network MCSE | Training Kit (Exam 70-220): Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Security |
For self-paced options, view these clinics in an e-learning format or take advantage of these security titles from Microsoft Press.
Microsoft has designed an array of free security-related events, webcasts, and communications, each designed to provide the up-to-date information and free tools that can help you better protect your infrastructure and applications against the latest security threats. For details and to register, visit
www.microsoft.com/seminar/securityguide.
Validate Your Expertise
Attaining security certification is the most effective way to validate your security skills, differentiate yourself from your peers, and advance your career. Learn more about Microsoft certifications.
Reference
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| • | Deploying Secure 802.11 Wireless Networks with Microsoft Windows |
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| • | Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant |
| • | Microsoft Windows Security Inside Out for Windows XP and Windows 2000 . This book is out of print. Check your local retailer for availability. |
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| • | Microsoft Windows Server 2003 PKI and Certificate Security |
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