Module 3: Planning Administrative Access for Secure IT Environments
Master Module 3: Learn how to plan administrative access, enforce least privilege, and secure IT systems. Key module of Windows Security Fundamentals course.
Determining the Appropriate Administrative Model
Determining the Appropriate Administrative Model involves selecting the most suitable way to delegate administrative responsibilities in an IT environment, balancing security, control, and efficiency based on organizational needs.
- Choosing Centralized Administrative Models
- Choosing Decentralized and Hybrid Administrative Models
- Decentralized Administration
- Hybrid Administration
- Identifying Network Resource Administrative Tasks
- Identifying Administrative Tasks
- Defining Security Management Tasks
- Secure Physical Systems and Devices
- Manage Users, Groups, and Policies
- Define and Implement Authentication and Data Transmission Security
- Control and Monitor Access to Shared Resources
- Create and Implement an Audit Policy
- Create and Implement a Backup and Recovery Plan
- Create and Implement Desktop Policies
Designing Administrative Group Strategies
Designing Administrative Group Strategies refers to creating structured, role-based administrative groups that align with organizational responsibilities, ensuring secure and efficient delegation of administrative tasks.
- Creating Custom Groups
- Nesting Groups
- Managing Administration Memberships
- Using Restricted Groups
- Monitoring Memberships
Planning Local Administrative Access
Planning Local Administrative Access involves defining and controlling which users have administrative privileges on individual systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can perform critical tasks while minimizing security risks.
- Controlling Physical Administration Points
- Physical Security
- Smart Card Logon Access
- Planning Logical Security Settings
- Using the RunAs Service
- Running Applications
- Providing Alternate Credentials
- Discussion: Authentication and Access Control
Planning Remote Administrative Access
Planning Remote Administrative Access involves securely configuring and managing how administrators access systems remotely, using encryption, authentication, and least privilege principles to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Encrypted Authentication and Data Transmission
- Securing Authentication
- Securing PPP and PPTP Connections
- Securing L2TP Connections
- Design Decisions
- Customizing Microsoft Management Console
- Restricting Access to MMC
- Distributing MMC
- Using Terminal Services for Remote Administration
- User Rights
- Administrator Security
- Data Encryption
- Additional Security Considerations
- Using Telnet for Remote Administration
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