• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this Challenge Lab, you will use a variety of common Windows tools and features. First, you will explore the Windows Administrative Tools and Computer Management interfaces, and then you will use Task Scheduler to create a task. Next, you will check the system for memory issues, and then you will review effective permissions. Next, you will configure Windows File History, and then you will perform a backup. Finally, you will configure application control policies by using Local Group Policy. Note: Once you begin the challenge lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge lab before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this Challenge Lab, you will use a variety of common Windows tools and features. First, you will explore the Windows Administrative Tools and Computer Management interfaces, and then you will use Task Scheduler to create a task. Next, you will check the system for memory issues, and then you will review effective permissions. Next, you will configure Windows File History, and then you will perform a backup. Finally, you will configure application control policies by using Local Group Policy. Note: Once you begin the challenge lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your challenge lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge lab before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.