SANS Course: SEC505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation
Certification: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
Prerequisite: BACS 3504
3 Credit Hours
8 Week Course Term
ACS 4505 shows students how to secure servers, workstations and portable devices running Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most frequent target of hackers and advanced malware. While other courses focus on detection or remediation of a compromise after the fact, the aim of this course is to substantially reduce these compromises in the first place. For scalability and automation, this course includes many hands-on labs with Group Policy and PowerShell scripting. No prior scripting experience is required. Learning at least the basics of PowerShell is an essential skill for anyone who manages Windows servers or clients in an enterprise.