Threat and Vulnerability Mitigation Learning Resources

Published: October 31, 2005
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Learn about security technologies that offer defense-in-depth protection against attacks and provide customers with central visibility and control of the security environment. These applications include defenses such as firewalls; antivirus, anti-spyware, and anti-spam software; network access protection; and others.

Resources

Level 100
  PlanPreventDetectRespond

Guide: Microsoft Forefront Client Security Overview





Guide: Perimeter Firewall Design





Tool: Multilayered Security - The Solution Advisor





White Paper: Microsoft Messaging and Collaboration Solutions





Data Sheet: Securing the Messaging Infrastructure





TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint





Level 200
  PlanPreventDetectRespond

TechNet Virtual Lab: Group Policy Security Templates and IPSec





TechNet Webcast: Network Isolation Using Group Policy and IPsec (Part 1 of 3)





TechNet Webcast: Security Features in Windows Vista





TechNet Webcast: Security Risk Management





TechNet Webcast: Enhancements to Windows Firewall in Windows Vista





TechNet Webcast: Enhancements to Windows Firewall in Windows Vista





TechNet Webcast: Using Windows Event Logging to Enhance Compliance and Security





Guides: Windows Defender Resources





TechNet Virtual Lab: Antigen Servers: Protecting Exchange Server Against Viruses and Spam





TechNet Webcast: A Technical Overview of Microsoft Forefront Client Security





TechNet Webcast: Agility Now (Part 06 of 10): Secure, Manageable Messaging





TechNet Webcast: Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Part 1 of 2)





TechNet Webcast: Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Part 2 of 2)





TechNet Webcast: Message Security, Compliance, and Message Protection with Exchange Server 2007





TechNet Webcast: Secure Collaboration with Microsoft Antigen





TechNet Webcast: Secure Messaging and Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services





TechNet Webcast: Secure Messaging with Microsoft Antigen





TechNet Webcast: Securing Applications with Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006





TechNet Webcast: Securing Services and Critical Accounts





TechNet Webcast: Staying Secure Using Windows Defender





TechNet Webcast: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security





Virtual Lab: Secure Messaging and Collaboration





Virtual Lab: Secure Messaging and Collaboration





Virtual Lab: Setting Up IPSec Domain and Server Isolation





TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Web Platform Security with Windows Server 2003 R2





TechNet Webcast: Network Isolation Using Group Policy and IPsec (Part 2 of 3)





TechNet Webcast: Network Isolation Using Group Policy and IPsec (Part 3 of 3)





TechNet Webcast: Troubleshooting Microsoft Forefront Client Security





TechNet Webcast: Using Microsoft Antigen 9.0 to Secure E-Mail Servers





TechNet Webcast: WAFS Deployment in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Environment—Best Practices for Success





Virtual Lab: Using Antigen Server to Protect SharePoint Servers and Instant Messaging





Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool





MSDN Webcast: Live from TechEd: How Hackers Hack





Level 300
  PlanPreventDetectRespond

TechNet Webcast: Advanced Security Measures for Clients and Servers





TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Does Intrusion Detection and Advanced Monitoring





TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Optimizes Client Security by Using Windows Vista





TechNet Webcast: Protecting Your Exchange Server 2007 Network from Viruses and Spam





TechNet Webcast: Rootkits in Windows





TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista: Networking, Firewall, and IPsec Improvements





Level 400
  PlanPreventDetectRespond

Guide: Server and Domain Isolation Using IPsec and Group Policy





Tool: The Microsoft Security Assessment





Download: Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server Beta





Download: Windows Server 2003 R2 Trial Software





Guide: Upgrading ISA Server 2004 to ISA Server 2006





Guide: Best Practice Guide for Securing Windows Server Active Directory Installations





Guide: The Security Monitoring and Attack Detection Planning Guide





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Content Type and Level Definitions

Content Type Key
Content TypeDescription

Guide:

Guides include written instructions or commentary such as white papers, resource kits, multi-chapter guides (online or download), and articles.

Webcast:

Webcasts are 60-to-90-minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both. All content is recorded and made available on demand.

Online Seminar:

An online seminar is a compilation of resources from a live event, and can include Powerpoint presentations, video demonstrations, online and downloadable white papers, tools, and other resources.

Virtual Lab and Hands-On Lab:

Virtual and Hands-On Labs allow users to test Microsoft software and servers in a sandbox environment.

Tool:

Tools are downloadable applications or software that can help users accomplish specific tasks.

Level Key
LevelDescription

100:

Introductory and overview material. Assumes little or no expertise with topic and covers topic concepts, functions, features, and benefits.

200:

Intermediate material. Assumes 100-level knowledge and provides specific details about the topic.

300:

Advanced material. Assumes 200-level knowledge, in-depth understanding of features in a real-world environment, and strong coding skills. Provides a detailed technical overview of a subset of product/technology features, covering architecture, performance, migration, deployment, and development.

400:

Expert material. Assumes a deep level of technical knowledge and experience and a detailed, thorough understanding of topic. Provides expert-to-expert interaction and coverage of specialized topics.


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