• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Examine asset and change management and their relationship to security through discussion and demonstrations. Explore hardware and software inventory, data classification, mobile device management, and how to deploy software and updates to managed devices centrally.

Learning Objectives

System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Asset & Change Management

  • Course Overview
  • identify the lifecycle for hardware, software, and data assets
  • describe the relevance of tracking hardware inventory
  • describe the relevance of tracking software and license inventory
  • use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to acquire hardware inventory data
  • determine how classification relates to protecting data at rest
  • use Microsoft File Server Resource Manager to classify files
  • describe how TPM is used to protect hardware assets
  • describe how mobile devices can be centrally managed
  • use Microsoft Intune to manage mobile devices
  • describe tasks related to change management
  • use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to install software applications
  • use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to install software updates
  • use various tools to manage assets including mobile devices

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.