Local Account Security Course
24 minutes
Course description
Administrator and non-administrator accounts are used for different reasons. Learn how to use policies, single sign-on and UAC to protect yourself and anyone else who uses your computer.Syllabus
AppLocker using Group Policy Demo
Video - 00:12:00
Learn how to use AppLocker in Group Policy to allow other servers and clients to run only approved applications.
AppLocker
Video - 00:02:00
Learn how to use AppLocker to allow only specific applications to run on your Windows Server.
Domain vs Workgroup Accounts demo
Video - 00:06:00
A demonstration of how to move a computer from a workgroup to an Active Directory domain.
Domain vs Workgroup Accounts
Video - 00:03:00
Computer accounts are on a workgroup when first created, but you can join them to an Active Directory domain to increase security and have centralized control.
Configuring UAC Demo
Video - 00:02:00
Universal Access Control is demonstrated, showing how to properly prompt you based on your security needs.
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- Team administration and reporting
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Single sign-on (SSO)
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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)
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