• Online, Self-Paced

Explore the Windows 10 Creators Update and improvements to the Windows Store, enhanced security and privacy, improved sign-on features, and a better web browsing experience with Edge.

Learning Objectives

The Windows Store

  • start the course
  • describe the Apps feature in the Windows Store
  • describe the Games feature in the Windows Store
  • describe the Music feature in the Windows Store
  • describe the Movies & TV feature in the Windows Store
  • describe the Books feature in the Windows Store

Security and Privacy

  • describe the Windows Defender Security Center in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • describe the Windows Firewall in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • describe the SmartScreen Filter in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • demonstrate how to configure SmartScreen filters
  • describe the purpose and usage of family options in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • describe the purpose and usage of encryption in the Windows 10 Creators Update

Sign-in and Locking

  • demonstrate how to customize the lock screen in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • demonstrate how to configure the way Windows behaves after sleep
  • describe Windows sign-in options

Microsoft Edge

  • describe features of Microsoft Edge in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • describe the Tab Preview Bar in the Windows 10 Creators Update
  • demonstrate how to set tabs aside in Microsoft Edge

Practice: Windows Security and Browsing

  • demonstrate how to use enhanced system and security features

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.

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