MTA 98-367: Security Fundamentals Certification
Official preparation course for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) 98-367 Security Fundamentals certification exam. Master defense-in-depth security layers, AAA authentication, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), network security, firewalls, OS protection, and practice exams.
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Course content
6 sections • 7 lectures • 35 min total length
Requirements
- • Basic familiarity with Windows operating systems and general computing
- • A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
- • No prior cybersecurity certification required (beginner-friendly)
Description
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) 98-367: Security Fundamentals credential validates core security knowledge across modern computing environments. It serves as the ideal foundational stepping stone for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, network administrators, and IT specialists.
This course covers all five exam objective domains with in-depth technical explanations, real-world Windows Server scenarios, Active Directory policy configurations, and interactive practice tests.
What You Will Learn:
- Understanding Security Layers: Physical security, perimeter defense, and Defense-in-Depth.
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Kerberos.
- Security Policies: Password policies, account lockout thresholds, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Network Security: Firewalls, stateful packet filtering, DMZ isolation, VLANs, and Honeypots.
- Protocol Security: IPsec (AH/ESP), VPN tunnels, DNSSEC, and wireless standards (WPA2/WPA3).
- Protecting Server and Client: Antivirus/EDR, Windows Defender, patch management (WSUS), BitLocker encryption, and UAC.
- MTA 98-367 Practice Exam simulation and test-taking strategies.