Securing Web Browsers on a Windows Device

Welcome to the Securing Web Browsers on a Windows Device Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

In this lab, you will take an in-depth look at the settings and configurations that can be adjusted in Internet Options.

You will also explore the Microsoft Edge browser and see the built-in features that keep us safe while browsing the internet. Additional capabilities that can be implemented through extensions will also be discussed.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Configure Internet Options
  • Exercise 2 – Microsoft Edge Settings and InPrivate Browsing

After completing this module, you should be able to: 

  • Configure Settings on the Security Tab
  • Configure Settings on the Privacy Tab
  • Set up an Outlook Account
  • View Profile Settings
  • Work with Privacy, Search, and Services Settings
  • Explore Cookie and Site Permissions
  • Open a Website in the InPrivate Browsing Window
  • Manage Browser Extensions
  • Work with Certificates
  • Perform Hashing

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

2.10 Given a scenario, install and configure browsers and relevant security settings.

  • Browser download/installation
  • Extensions and plug-ins
  • Password managers
  • Secure connections/sites – valid certificates
  • Settings