Format: On-demand
An organization’s internal network includes one or more Local Area Networks (LANs). Microsoft’s Active Directory System (ADS) provides network management services, including services that define user and device access rights, verify credentials at login, and retain data regarding the members (users and devices) belonging to a domain. Each network can contain one or more domains, all supported by one active directory (AD). This unit will focus primarily on the organization’s LAN including an overview of basic components and appliances.
This course delivers an introduction to logical security concepts for networks, and emphasizes the significant role logical security plays in protecting sensitive and confidential electronic data and information assets. Further, this course provides guidance for building proficiencies in logical security-related assurance services by describing the general IT competencies needed by today’s internal auditors.