Course 10243: Configuring Network Security in Windows 7

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Course 10243: Configuring Network Security in Windows 7

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Introduction This two-hour course provides an overview of the skills required to configure Windows Firewall, security-related settings in Internet Explorer, and Windows Defender. The course covers the following topics.

  • Configuring Windows Firewall
  • Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
  • Configuring Windows Defender

This course helps you prepare for the certification exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

Student Prerequisites
  • Ability to install PC hardware, devices, and applications from media, configure BIOS, map network file shares, and work from the command prompt
  • Knowledge of scripts, batch files, support logs, TCP/IP and networking, applications, security concepts, …

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Introduction This two-hour course provides an overview of the skills required to configure Windows Firewall, security-related settings in Internet Explorer, and Windows Defender. The course covers the following topics.

  • Configuring Windows Firewall
  • Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
  • Configuring Windows Defender

This course helps you prepare for the certification exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

Student Prerequisites
  • Ability to install PC hardware, devices, and applications from media, configure BIOS, map network file shares, and work from the command prompt
  • Knowledge of scripts, batch files, support logs, TCP/IP and networking, applications, security concepts, and principles of using printers
  • Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory, including domain user accounts, domain versus local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership


Note to Windows XP Users: Labs in this course will support Windows XP SP3 and above versions. Users with Windows XP SP2 or lower version will need to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 to use these labs as Microsoft has discontinued its support for the older versions. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • Configure Windows Firewall on a Windows 7 client computer.
  • Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Windows 7 client computer that is connected to the Internet.
  • Configure Windows Defender to help protect a Windows 7 client computer against malicious software.
Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Configuring Network Security in Windows 7 Module Overview Configuring Windows Firewall Configuring Windows Firewall What Is a Firewall? Configuring the Basic Firewall Settings Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Settings Well-Known Ports Used by Applications Configuring Inbound, Outbound, and Connection Security Rules Self Test Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8 Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility Features in Internet Explorer 8 Enhanced Privacy Features in Internet Explorer 8 The SmartScreen Feature in Internet Explorer 8 Other Security Features in Internet Explorer 8 Configuring Security in Internet Explorer 8 Self Test Configuring Windows Defender Configuring Windows Defender What Is Malicious Software? What Is Windows Defender? Scanning Options in Windows Defender Configuring Windows Defender Settings Self Test Lab: Configuring Network Security in Windows 7 Lab: Configuring Network Security in Windows 7 Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary Module Summary Glossary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:
  • 1 GHz processor with at least 1 GB of system memory
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 or higher
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
  • Macromedia Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
  • Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
  • A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
  • A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio)
  • Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended

    For courses containing labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:
    • Port 443 need to be open on the Client /Firewall/ISP to connect to the lab. By default this port is enabled and there is no action required from the user. For enabling port 443 on Corporate / ISP firewall, please contact your System Administrator.
    • User will be prompted to either Install Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install) or Enable Microsoft Remote Desktop ActiveX control depending on the Virtualization technology used to deliver the lab.
    • Important note: Click here to test your computer's capabilities to launch a lab.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:
  • Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)
Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Window-Eyes from GW Micro
  • JAWS from Freedom Scientific
  • MSAA enabled
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