Complete Windows Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the course be shortened?
Yes, we can adapt the length and topics to fit your needs
What version of Windows are covered?
Currently Complete Windows Security covers
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Vista
But Randy can customize the course to cover the specific topics and versions of
Windows important to you.
How is this course different than Microsoft's ?
CWS is an intensive course that covers the depth and breadth of Windows. MS courses
focus on specifc areas of Windows security. Both are good approaches. It depends
on your specific needs.
While MS courses reflect Microsoft's take on Windows, Complete Windows Security
was designed and is taught by an independent information security expert - Randy
Franklin Smith. You get to learn directly from someone who has written over 300
articles on Windows security and developed software, consulted and trained on Windows
security since the early 90s when Windows NT was first released.
At the same time, Randy has taught hundreds of IT auditors how to audit the Windows
environment and performed countless audits and security assesments himself. Many
attendees say that in addition to learning Windows security, they learn a lot about
information security in general and how to develop controls that really address
risk and satisfy auditors.
Will this course help me with compliance efforts?
Yes, you will learn how to implement controls that address the key risk areas addressed
in SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, FISMA, et al.
Will this course help me get certified as an MCSE+security?
Yes, but that is not the focus of the course. Complete Windows Security focuses
on solving real world security problems - not preparing for an exam.
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