Windows Server 2016 Security Features

Explore robust Windows Server 2016 security features and technologies in this comprehensive course. Dive deep into both hardware security and software security capabilities to build a hardened and resilient server environment.

Key topics covered:

• Hardware Security: Understand and implement Secure Boot, Virtualization-based Security (VSM), and other hardware-level protections.
• Software Security: Master critical features like Credential Guard, workload isolation with containers, Just Enough Administration (JEA), Desired State Configuration (DSC), and advanced Active Directory (AD) security.
• Attack Surface Reduction: Learn practical strategies and best practices for minimizing your server's vulnerability with effective server hardening processes.
• Server Hardening Best Practices: Implement industry-leading techniques to fortify your Windows Server 2016 infrastructure.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe Windows Server 2016 security technologies in detail.
• Reduce the Windows Server 2016 attack surface using security baselines, Device Guard policies, and Server Core deployments.
• Implement secure administrative techniques leveraging Credential Guard, Just Enough Administration (JEA), and Just In Time (JIT) administration.
• Achieve workload isolation with containers for enhanced security.
• Secure VM deployment and hosting with guarded fabrics.

This course offers a fast-track learning experience with a variety of self-paced activities, including:

• Video lectures: Thoroughly explained concepts with practical examples and demonstrations.
• Final Exam: A 20-question assessment to evaluate your understanding.
• Resource Links: Access to official Microsoft documentation, blogs, and videos for further exploration.

This course is the 7th in a 9-course series designed to equip you with the skills to become a Microsoft Cyber Security Professional. The entire track covers a broad spectrum of Microsoft security technologies, including the latest cloud services like Microsoft Defender Suite, Office 365 security features, Microsoft Graph, and Azure Active Directory Security.

Note: Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. This course is not certified by or affiliated with Microsoft.