The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security is one of the best recognized certifications in the IT industry. The MCSE: Security proves knowledge and skills in the installation, administration, management, and troubleshooting security for Windows-based computers and networks.
Austin Community College provides hands-on training using Microsoft Official Curriculum. You can take each of these classes individually, or sign up for the MCSE: Security Series.
Course Listing
Microsoft MCSE: Security consists of the courses below.
ITMT 1078: Designing Security
for Microsoft Networks (24 hrs)
Assembling the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security
risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers
in a networked environment. Includes decision-making skills through
an interactive tool that simulates real-life scenarios. Focuses on
collecting information and sorting through details to resolve a given
security requirement. MOC 2830.
Prerequisites: MCSA Win2K3 and ITMT 2046
ITSY
1091: Security+ (40 hrs)
This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional
who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP
networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as NetWare,
Macintosh, UNIX/Linux, and OS/2, who wants to: further a career
in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics;
prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or
use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications
or career roles.
Prerequisites: MCSA or CompTIA A+ & Network+.
Candidate must complete the MCSE certification before obtaining the MSCE: Security certification.