This full-color book covers fundamental security concepts and skills for indivuals brand new to IT. Taking a straightforward and direct approach, Microsoft Windows Security Essentials provides readers with a solid foundational knowledge of IT security issues and topics. Each chapter begins with a list of topic areas that will be discussed, followed by clear and concise discussion of the core security concepts and skills necessary for the reader to gain a strong understanding of the chapter topic areas. The chapters will conclude with review questions and suggested labs, so the reader can measure their understanding of the chapter topics. Each chapter will include suggested hands-on labs using Windows Server 2008, anti-malware software products, firewalls, network topologies and devices, and network ports.