vSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best Practices from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the best practices for securing your VMware vSphere infrastructure, including hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines.

The VMware Certified Professional (or VCP) is one of the most popular virtualization certifications in the world. In this course, vSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best Practices, you'll gain valuable VMware vSphere administration knowledge to help you prepare for the new vSphere 7 VCP exam. First, you’ll learn the best practices for securing a vSphere infrastructure, including securing ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere virtual machines. Next, you’ll discover how to implement vSphere Certificate Manager, enable SSO and Active Directory integration, and configure and administer role-based access control. Finally, you'll explore how to utilize host profiles to ensure consistent security across your vSphere infrastructure. By the end of this course, you'll have the necessary knowledge of vSphere Security best practices needed to keep your vSphere infrastructure secure.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Best Practices for vSphere Security

Managing vSphere Security Certificates

Enabling SSO and Active Directory Integration

Configuring and Administering Role-based Access Control

Securing ESXi Hosts

Securing vCenter Server

Securing Virtual Machines

Securing vSphere with Encryption

Customizing Host Profile Settings

Next Steps

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Addresses industry best practices for VMware vSphere security

Prepares learners for the new vSphere 7 VCP exam

Explores certificate management and SSO implementation

Covers advanced security settings like host profiles

Teaches industry-recognized practices for securing virtual environments

Taught by David Davis, a subject matter expert

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in vSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best Practices with these activities:

Attend a Webinar on vSphere Security Best Practices

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Gain insights from industry experts by listening to their presentations on vSphere security best practices.

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Identify relevant webinars and register for attendance.
Attend the webinar and take notes.
Ask questions and participate in discussions (if allowed).

Review vSphere Security Concepts

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Strengthen understanding of vSphere Security through focused drill practice

Browse courses on Security

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Identify key security concepts related to vSphere infrastructure
Practice applying security best practices to ESXi hosts and virtual machines
Execute drills to demonstrate understanding of SSO and Active Directory integration

Configure vSphere Certificate Manager

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Deepen understanding of vSphere Certificate Manager through guided, hands-on tutorials

Browse courses on vSphere Certificate Manager

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Follow guided tutorials to set up and configure vSphere Certificate Manager
Practice creating and managing certificates for ESXi hosts and vCenter Server
Implement Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) for added security

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Lab exercises on vSphere Security concepts

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Practice applying vSphere Security concepts in a hands-on environment to reinforce your understanding.

Browse courses on vSphere Security

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Set up a lab environment with vSphere and security tools.
Follow guided tutorials to configure and test vSphere security features.
Troubleshoot and resolve common security issues encountered in vSphere environments.

Design and Implement Security Policies

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Apply theoretical knowledge by creating and implementing security policies

Browse courses on Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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Design security policies to define user permissions and access levels
Implement policies using vSphere role-based access control (RBAC)
Test and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented policies

Explore advanced vSphere Security features

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Enhance your knowledge of vSphere Security by exploring advanced features and configuration options.

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Identify advanced vSphere Security features that align with your organization's needs.
Follow vendor documentation and online tutorials to configure and implement these features.
Test and evaluate the effectiveness of these features in your environment.

Career center

Learners who complete vSphere 7: Implementing vSphere Security Best Practices will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Security Analyst

Security Analysts implement, monitor, and maintain security controls designed to protect an organization's assets and information. By safeguarding a vSphere environment through the implementation of security best practices, as taught in this course, Security Analysts build a strong foundation for enterprise security. This course can equip you with an understanding of the role-based access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection techniques commonly used by Security Analysts to keep systems secure at scale.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure of an organization. This includes developing security policies, procedures, and standards and ensuring that they are implemented and followed. Knowledge gained in this course about securing vSphere and managing vSphere Security Certificates could help Security Architects make informed decisions about how to protect an organization's systems and data.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for monitoring and defending an organization’s computer systems and networks from cyber attacks. This course may be useful for those aspiring to become Cybersecurity Analysts, as it can provide insight into vSphere security best practices, including measures to mitigate cyber threats like unauthorized access and data breaches.

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IT Security Auditor

IT Security Auditors assess the security of an organization’s computer systems and networks. This course provides valuable knowledge on vSphere Security Best Practices for IT Security Auditors who may need to evaluate and ensure compliance with security policies and standards, particularly those related to vSphere infrastructure.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers are responsible for developing and implementing an organization’s information security program. This course can be beneficial for those pursuing careers as Information Security Managers as it offers a comprehensive overview of vSphere security best practices. This understanding can help them make informed decisions about protecting sensitive corporate information and assets within a vSphere environment.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for securing cloud-based systems and applications. They design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect against cyber attacks and data breaches. The knowledge gained from this course in securing vSphere, a widely adopted virtualization platform, can be valuable in building a strong foundation for Cloud Security Engineers.

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Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialists are responsible for protecting an organization’s data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. This course may be useful for Data Protection Specialists as it covers vSphere security best practices, including encryption techniques and secure data storage.

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IT Risk Analyst

IT Risk Analysts assess the risks to an organization’s information systems and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. This course may be useful for aspiring IT Risk Analysts as it can provide an understanding of vSphere security best practices and help them identify and mitigate potential security risks within a vSphere environment.

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Compliance Manager

Compliance Managers are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This course on vSphere Security Best Practices may be useful for those pursuing roles as Compliance Managers as it can provide a foundation for understanding how to ensure that an organization's vSphere infrastructure is secure and compliant with relevant standards and regulations.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for managing the information technology resources of an organization. This course on vSphere Security Best Practices may be useful for aspiring IT Managers as it can provide insights into implementing security controls and ensuring the security of an organization's virtualized environment.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining an organization’s computer networks. This course may be helpful for those aspiring to become Network Administrators as it provides insights into vSphere security best practices, including network security controls and configurations.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining an organization’s computer systems. This course may be helpful for Systems Administrators who support vSphere environments as it provides a strong foundation in vSphere security best practices, enabling them to effectively secure and manage virtualized systems.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s IT controls and processes. This course may be useful for aspiring IT Auditors as it provides insights into vSphere security best practices, enabling them to assess the security of virtualized environments and make recommendations for improvements.

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IT Security Engineer

IT Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain an organization’s information security systems. This course may be helpful for aspiring IT Security Engineers as it provides a comprehensive overview of vSphere security best practices, enabling them to build and manage secure virtualized environments.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and manage cloud-based systems and applications. This course may be useful for aspiring Cloud Architects as it provides insights into securing virtualized environments, including best practices for securing vSphere, a widely used virtualization platform.

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