MCSE 2003 Security Certification

Training Provided by ProTrain Online The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Servers software. Learn how to prevent Internet attacks and maintain a secure computing environment while you earn the Microsoft Certified System Engineer: Security for Microsoft Windows 2003 certification title. To achieve MCSE 2003 Security Certification, you must pass five core exams and three security specialization exams. Plus, you ll earn the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) titles as you advance your way to MCSE 2003 Certification.

MCSE 2003 Security Certification MCSE 2003 Security Certification - Learn how to prevent Internet attacks and maintain a secure computing environment while you earn the Microsoft Certified System Engineer: Security for Microsoft Windows 2003 certification title.

To achieve MCSE 2003 Security Certification, you must pass five core exams and three security specialization exams. Plus, you ll earn the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) titles as you advance your way to MCSE 2003 Certification

MCSE candidates on the Windows Server 2003 Security track are must satisfy the following requirements (5 cores and 3 security specializations):
Core exams (5 required)

Four networking system exams:

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Create and manage user, group, and computer accounts
* Manage file and share permissions
* Help control Web server access and manage sites with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
* Manage hardware devices, disk storage, software, and print services
* Implement backup procedures and perform system recovery

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Install and configure TCP/IP
* Use DHCP to manage IP addressing
* Configure and manage DNS clients, servers, and zones
* Manage routing and remote access, including VPNs
* Implement and administer security procedures
* Monitor traffic, troubleshoot connectivity, and resolve service issues

Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Plan TCP/IP network infrastructure, topology, and Internet connectivity
* Configure server roles and baseline security settings
* Plan name resolution, routing, and remote access strategies
* Maintain server availability with clusters and network load balancing
* Deploy IPSec, harden servers, and manage certificates
* Design and administer a security infrastructure

Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Plan, install, and configure an Active Directory infrastructure
* Manage forest and domain structure and site replication
* Create and manage OU structure and user and group accounts
* Plan Group Policy strategy using Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
* Configure user and computer security settings
* Manage and troubleshoot Group Policy and Active Directory performance


One client operating system exam:

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administrating Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Perform an installation or upgrade, including remote deployment
* Configure and customize the desktop environment
* Administer disks, device drivers, printers, file systems, and other resources
* Manage TCP/IP networking and support remote and mobile users
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune system performance

Security specialization: core design (one exam required)

Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Document the impact of business and technical constraints on the security design process
* Create a security design for:
o Logical infrastructure
o Network infrastructure for physical security
o Network management and maintenance
o Basic network functions
o Wireless networks and Web servers

Security specialization: core security (two exams required)

Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Implement and administer network security in a Windows Server 2003 Environment
* Implement, manage, and troubleshoot security policies
* Patch management infrastructure
* Secure network communications
* Plan, configure, and troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and PKI

Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Plan and implement your deployment, including migration from ISA Server 2000
* Install, manage, and troubleshoot ISA Server clients
* Configure ISA Server as a firewall with application-layer filtering
* Enable security-enhanced Internet access for Web servers, Exchange servers, and other servers
* Configure ISA Server to enable Virtual Private Network (VPN) remote access and site-to-site VPNs
* Monitor and log server activity, run reports, and create alerts

As an alternative to the Security specialization that is included with the course, this third-party certification may be substituted:

Exam SYO-101: CompTIA Security Certification

This course provides students with the knowledge to:

* Identify and help mitigate security risks essential concepts
* Know and apply the basic principles of cryptography, keys, and certificates
* Monitor and help secure vulnerabilities in TCP/IP and network infrastructure
* Help protect e-mail, RAS, VPNs, wireless services, and other online communications
* Configure user and group privileges, access control, and authentication
* Implement security baselines, system updates, and intrusion detection
* Create an operational security plan from physical security to business continuity
* Build an organizational security program documentation, risk assessment, user education

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