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IT Security Windows, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme IT Security Specialist at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: ITS24STO.

The course IT Security Windows deals with the technology and configuration of Windows systems with a focus on security. You learn to minimise the attack surface by hardening Windows systems, securing system services and reducing the risk of hacker attacks. The course gives you methods and tools to lead the implementation of secure systems and to carry out problem analysis to improve systems during ongoing operation. The course is part of TUC's YH programme for IT security specialists.

Duration: 20 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 20 YH credits, approx. 4 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

The course deals with the technology of Windows systems and the configuration of such systems. It also covers how to minimise an attack surface by configuring a hardened Windows system, and how to secure system services and minimise the risk of hacker attacks. The course gives the student methods and tools to lead the implementation of such systems, and how to carry out a problem analysis to improve the systems during ongoing operation. The course deals with how to work with the Windows operating system in the future professional role of IT security specialist.

The course deals with the technology of Windows systems and the configuration of such systems. It also covers how to minimise an attack surface by configuring a hardened Windows system, and how to secure system services and minimise the risk of hacker attacks. The course gives the student methods and tools to lead the implementation of such systems, and how to carry out a problem analysis to improve the systems during ongoing operation. The course deals with how to work with the Windows operating system in the future professional role of IT security specialist.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can configure and harden Windows systems to minimise the attack surface.
  • You can secure system services and reduce the risk of hacker attacks.
  • You can lead the implementation of secure Windows systems.
  • You can carry out problem analysis to improve systems during ongoing operation.
  • You master working with the Windows operating system in the role of IT security specialist.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Windows system technology

    Basic technology and configuration options in Windows.

  2. System hardening

    Minimising the attack surface through hardened configurations.

  3. Secure system services

    Methods for reducing the risk of hacker attacks.

  4. Implementation and operation

    Leading implementation and problem analysis during operation.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at you who study to become an IT security specialist and want to deepen your knowledge of secure configuration of Windows systems.

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