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