Due to the need to order books from SANS in advance, we are unable to accept any additional registrations for Securing Windows at this time.
In April of 2014, Microsoft will stop releasing any new security patches for Windows XP. Like it or not, migrating off Windows XP is no longer optional, the clock is counting down. The Securing Windows and Resisting Malware course is fully updated for Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Server 2008-R2, and Windows 7.
This course is about the most important things to do to secure Windows and how to minimize the impact on users of these changes. You'll see the instructor demo the important steps live, and you can follow along on your laptop. The manuals are filled with screenshots and step-by-step exercises, so you can do the steps alongside the instructor in seminar or later on your own time if you prefer.
May 20, 2013
Security 505.1; Day 1
Windows Operating System and Applications HardeningMay 21, 2013
Security 505.2; Day 2
Dynamic Access Control & Restricting Administrative CompromiseMay 22, 2013
Security 505.3; Day 3
Windows PKI, BitLocker, and Secure BootMay 23, 2013
Security 505.4; Day 4
Dangerous Protocols, IPSec, Windows Firewall, and WirelessMay 24, 2013
Security 505.5; Day 5
Securing IIS Web ServersMay 25, 2013
Security 505.6; Day 6
Windows PowerShell Scripting
Who should attend?
- Windows security engineers and system administrators
- Anyone who wants to learn PowerShell
- Anyone who wants to implement the SANS Critical Security Controls
- Those who must enforce security policies on Windows hosts
- Anyone who needs a whole drive encryption solution
- Those deploying or managing a PKI or smart cards
- IIS administrators and webmasters with servers at risk
Instructor Biography:
Jason Fossen is a principal security consultant at Enclave Consulting LLC, a published author, and a frequent public speaker on Microsoft security issues. He is the sole author of the SANS Institute's week-long Securing Windows course (SEC505), maintains the Windows day of Security Essentials (SEC401.5), and has been involved in numerous other SANS projects since 1998. He graduated from the University of Virginia, received his master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and holds a number of professional certifications. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas. Jason blogs about Windows Security Issues on the SANS Windows Security Blog.
Additional Information:
If you wish to receive additional information about this program, please contact Randy Marchany, IT Security Lab, Virginia Tech by e-mail at marchany@vt.edu.