Securing and Auditing Virtualized Environments (ILT)

Length: 40h modules icon

Modules: 4 instructor led icon

Instructor LedAdvanced40 CPE Hours

Course Overview

This course focuses on ESX and Hyper-V security. The course begins with virtualization basics, hardware virtualization considerations, and different versions of ESX. It examines best practices for securing ESX servers, access to the management console, ESX logging, and other configuration issues to ensure the ESX virtual server hosts are secure and stable. It then covers Hyper-V and best practices for securing a Hyper-V environment. It also covers the benefits and synergy of virtualization when implementing the organization’s disaster recovery strategy. Participants tie these concepts together by formulating a suggested audit program of ESX/Hyper-V and the virtual server environment. The course includes case studies using a combination of live demonstrations and exercises that reinforce important virtualization concepts and associated audit points addressed in real audit projects.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users with an intermediate knowledge of this topic, and are searching for a deeper understanding of its evolving complexities.

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Virtualization Basics

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. Virtualization Basics
- What is Server Virtualization?
- Advantages and...

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Participation Policy for On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs.

Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.