MCSE Security
MCSE: Security at a glance Based on the MCSE credential, the MCSE: Security specialization measures a depth and MC SE: Microsoft Certified Target audience: breadth of security skills across the Windows platform. Exams include scenarios and case studies that are based on real-world business challenges, allowing you to validate your SECURITY Systems Engineer: Experienced systems engineers who are responsible for designing, ability to create a secure computing environment. Security planning, and implementing security IT professionals pursuing MCSE: Security certification must demonstrate core security on Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 and as part design and implementation skills appropriate to their job role on the Windows 2000 of a secure computing environment. or Windows Server 2003 platforms. Candidates must show proficiency with Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition, or demonstrate Typical job titles for MCSE: • Systems Engineer security skills beyond Microsoft technologies by achieving CompTIA Security+ certifica- Microsoft® has introduced a new Security skills are in high demand. • Information Technology Engineer tion, which is an industry-recognized standard of competency for foundation-level specialization to its Microsoft Organizations need to reduce the risk and impact of security issues, which means • Systems Analyst security practitioners. Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) security implementation skills are in high demand across the IT industry. Systems • Network Analyst certification. It identifies systems engineers who focus on security in their job role want to highlight their expertise in • Technical Consultant The benefits of security specialization. engineers who demonstrate deep, this field, and employers are eager to identify individuals who possess these skills. The IT professionals seeking to demonstrate security-specific knowledge and skills will benefit role-based security skills on the Experience: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Security certification specialization identi- Candidates should have at least one extensively by achieving the MCSE: Security specialization. Microsoft Windows® 2000 or fies systems engineers who concentrate on security, setting them apart from their peers. year of experience in a security- Windows ServerTM 2003 operating focused job role. Reliably validate your security skills. system. The MCSE: Security Enhance your status as an IT professional. Exam requirements: Microsoft and CompTIA certification exams are developed by respected industry experts specialization provides a way for • Windows 2000 track: with firsthand experience of designing and implementing security for enterprise networks. IT professionals to highlight their The MCSE: Security certification distinguishes systems engineers who specialize in Four core exams and three IT professionals and organizations can be confident that these specializations validate focus on security in the enterprise designing, planning, and implementing security on the Windows platform and as part security specialization exams of a secure computing environment. Certification candidates are systems engineers in-depth security skills on the Windows platform. and demonstrate their ability to • Windows Server 2003 track: create a secure computing who typically have at least one year of experience in a security-focused job role. Five core exams and three security specialization exams Identify your focus on security. environment. Systems engineers who focus on security in the enterprise will exhibit security-specific The certification demonstrates to employers, peers, and clients your ability to secure skills on the Windows platform and across the entire computing environment by a computing environment. By distinguishing yourself from other IT professionals, obtaining the MCSE: Security certification. you’ll gain an edge in marketing your skills—and succeeding on the job. Bring value to any organization. Move ahead of the competition with quality, flexible learning solutions. IT professionals with the MCSE: Security certification bring industry-recognized best Comprehensive preparation tools such as Microsoft Official Courses, Microsoft practices to their jobs. Certified individuals possessing security implementation and Official Workshops, and Microsoft Press® Self-Paced Training Kits have been designed design skills are in a strong position to reduce the risk and impact of security issues to give you the detailed technical information you need. Microsoft Certified Technical on their organizations. Education Centers (Microsoft CTECs) deliver these Microsoft Official Learning Products as well as other consultative services to help you gain knowledge and apply your For more information, please visit the Microsoft Learning skills. Microsoft Skills Assessments evaluate whether you are ready to implement Web site or contact your local Microsoft CTEC. specific business solutions and provide you with recommended ways to increase your knowledge and skills. www.microsoft.com/mcsesecurity Microsoft Official Learning Products and Microsoft Press books that will help you prepare for the certification exams are clearly outlined on the following page, so that1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the following MCSE exam requirements: Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217. Exam 70-240 is no you can be confident in your knowledge and skills prior to putting them to the test. longer available. Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days) provides training for exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217.2 This book is also one of the four books contained in MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217 Create a secure computing environment. (ISBN: 0-7356-1771-6).3 Candidates who hold MCSA or MCSE on Windows 2000 may take exam 70-292 in place of exams 70-290 and 70-291. The typical IT deployment cycle consists of five phases: design, plan, implement,4 Candidates who hold MCSE on Windows 2000 may take exam 70-296 in place of 70-293 and 70-294. manage, and maintain. The MCSE: Security certification covers skills associated with5 This book is also one of the four books contained in MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements designing, planning, and implementing security in a network infrastructure. (ISBN: 0-7356-1953-0).© 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY. Microsoft, Continued on backActive Directory, Microsoft Press, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
MCSE: Security at a glance Based on the MCSE credential, the MCSE: Security specialization measures a depth and MC SE: Microsoft Certified Target audience: breadth of security skills across the Windows platform. Exams include scenarios and case studies that are based on real-world business challenges, allowing you to validate your SECURITY Systems Engineer: Experienced systems engineers who are responsible for designing, ability to create a secure computing environment. Security planning, and implementing security IT professionals pursuing MCSE: Security certification must demonstrate core security on Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 and as part design and implementation skills appropriate to their job role on the Windows 2000 of a secure computing environment. or Windows Server 2003 platforms. Candidates must show proficiency with Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition, or demonstrate Typical job titles for MCSE: • Systems Engineer security skills beyond Microsoft technologies by achieving CompTIA Security+ certifica- Microsoft® has introduced a new Security skills are in high demand. • Information Technology Engineer tion, which is an industry-recognized standard of competency for foundation-level specialization to its Microsoft Organizations need to reduce the risk and impact of security issues, which means • Systems Analyst security practitioners. Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) security implementation skills are in high demand across the IT industry. Systems • Network Analyst certification. It identifies systems engineers who focus on security in their job role want to highlight their expertise in • Technical Consultant The benefits of security specialization. engineers who demonstrate deep, this field, and employers are eager to identify individuals who possess these skills. The IT professionals seeking to demonstrate security-specific knowledge and skills will benefit role-based security skills on the Experience: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Security certification specialization identi- Candidates should have at least one extensively by achieving the MCSE: Security specialization. Microsoft Windows® 2000 or fies systems engineers who concentrate on security, setting them apart from their peers. year of experience in a security- Windows ServerTM 2003 operating focused job role. Reliably validate your security skills. system. The MCSE: Security Enhance your status as an IT professional. Exam requirements: Microsoft and CompTIA certification exams are developed by respected industry experts specialization provides a way for • Windows 2000 track: with firsthand experience of designing and implementing security for enterprise networks. IT professionals to highlight their The MCSE: Security certification distinguishes systems engineers who specialize in Four core exams and three IT professionals and organizations can be confident that these specializations validate focus on security in the enterprise designing, planning, and implementing security on the Windows platform and as part security specialization exams of a secure computing environment. Certification candidates are systems engineers in-depth security skills on the Windows platform. and demonstrate their ability to • Windows Server 2003 track: create a secure computing who typically have at least one year of experience in a security-focused job role. Five core exams and three security specialization exams Identify your focus on security. environment. Systems engineers who focus on security in the enterprise will exhibit security-specific The certification demonstrates to employers, peers, and clients your ability to secure skills on the Windows platform and across the entire computing environment by a computing environment. By distinguishing yourself from other IT professionals, obtaining the MCSE: Security certification. you’ll gain an edge in marketing your skills—and succeeding on the job. Bring value to any organization. Move ahead of the competition with quality, flexible learning solutions. IT professionals with the MCSE: Security certification bring industry-recognized best Comprehensive preparation tools such as Microsoft Official Courses, Microsoft practices to their jobs. Certified individuals possessing security implementation and Official Workshops, and Microsoft Press® Self-Paced Training Kits have been designed design skills are in a strong position to reduce the risk and impact of security issues to give you the detailed technical information you need. Microsoft Certified Technical on their organizations. Education Centers (Microsoft CTECs) deliver these Microsoft Official Learning Products as well as other consultative services to help you gain knowledge and apply your For more information, please visit the Microsoft Learning skills. Microsoft Skills Assessments evaluate whether you are ready to implement Web site or contact your local Microsoft CTEC. specific business solutions and provide you with recommended ways to increase your knowledge and skills. www.microsoft.com/mcsesecurity Microsoft Official Learning Products and Microsoft Press books that will help you prepare for the certification exams are clearly outlined on the following page, so that1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the following MCSE exam requirements: Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217. Exam 70-240 is no you can be confident in your knowledge and skills prior to putting them to the test. longer available. Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days) provides training for exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217.2 This book is also one of the four books contained in MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217 Create a secure computing environment. (ISBN: 0-7356-1771-6).3 Candidates who hold MCSA or MCSE on Windows 2000 may take exam 70-292 in place of exams 70-290 and 70-291. The typical IT deployment cycle consists of five phases: design, plan, implement,4 Candidates who hold MCSE on Windows 2000 may take exam 70-296 in place of 70-293 and 70-294. manage, and maintain. The MCSE: Security certification covers skills associated with5 This book is also one of the four books contained in MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements designing, planning, and implementing security in a network infrastructure. (ISBN: 0-7356-1953-0).© 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY. Microsoft, Continued on backActive Directory, Microsoft Press, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.