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Hardening Windows

Hardening and Securing Windows

Thursday, October 15, 2009 

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (full day)

 Objective, Audience/Expected Skill Level, and Format
 

Objective:  To teach the fundamentals of securing and hardening Microsoft Windows systems and networks, and to demonstrate tools to aid in this endeavor.

Audience/Expected Skill Level:  Intermediate and experienced system administrators and technical security practitioners

 

Format: Lab

 

 Seminar Description

 

Overview: This hands-on seminar will enable system administrators and security practitioners to better secure their Microsoft Windows servers and networks. Using Microsoft and other open-source tools, this seminar will focus on examining the risks of "out of the box" configurations and help students incorporate security best practices into Windows environments.

 

Highlights:

  • Securing Windows services
  • Securing Active Directory
  • Logging and monitoring 
  • Remote management and maintenance
  • Using Group Policy Objects to implement security
  • Hardening against viruses and malware
  • Secure architecture in a Windows environment
  • System Auditing

 

 

 Text Provided

 Helpful Links
  PD Spring 2010 Brochure in PDF format
  How to Register (cost, waiting list policy, etc.)
  Contact the Registrar

 Instructor Profile
 
Casey Priester
 
 
 Casey
 

Casey Priester is Director of Operations at Prometheus Global, a full-service security consulting firm, specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, secure network design and secure systems engineering. He holds a number of Information Security certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). He is the author of the article "So You Say You Want a Penetration Test…", published in the 11/3 issue of the IATAC Newsletter, a DoD-sponsored publication.

In addition to his security certifications, Casey has also earned his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). He has been working with Windows security for over 10 years.