Anti-malware solutions Course

1 hour, 5 minutes

Syllabus

Windows Defender demo

Video - 00:03:00

A demonstration how to scan for malware, protect devices and all other Defender settings to make configuration changes to protect your clients.
How to detect and prevent intruders

Video - 00:05:00

A discussion on IDS and IPS devices and how they can protect a network.
Disk and user quotas demo

Video - 00:03:00

Authorized users can fill up a hard drive and cause a server to crash. By limiting what a user can save both in file size and type, you can protect servers from clients and from that outcome.
Script blocking with File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

Video - 00:07:00

FSRM is demonstrated to show how to keep certain files from being able to be used to run on a client to protect against malware.
Detecting phishing attacks

Video - 00:10:00

Using email on Windows Client, Outlook and email headers, phishing attacks can be examined through email headers.
Anti-malware programs

Video - 00:07:00

Windows Defender for Windows 11 is discussed.
Malware types and delivery

Video - 00:09:00

The many types of malware that can affect any Windows computer are discussed and examined.
Compare third-party anti-malware solutions

Video - 00:07:00

There are many third-party solutions that can be installed on a client. Learn how they differ from Windows Defender.
Watch a demonstration of the Windows Security app and all of its features

Video - 00:10:00

See how to install a certificate authority and distribute trusted certificates to a Windows client and clients.
Windows Security app

Video - 00:03:00

Learn how to protect your Windows client from ransomware using a feature to block the ability to encrypt certain files and folders.

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Infosec Skills Personal

$299 / year

  • 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
  • Skill assessments
  • Infosec peer community support

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$799 per license / year

  • Team administration and reporting
  • Dedicated client success manager
  • Single sign-on (SSO)
    Easily authenticate and manage your learners by connecting to any identity provider that supports the SAML 2.0 standard.
  • Integrations via API
    Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
  • 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Create and assign custom learning paths
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
  • Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps

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