Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Threat and Vulnerability Management
Explain the importance of threat data and intelligence.Given a scenario, utilize threat intelligence to support organizational security.Given a scenario, perform vulnerability management activitiesGiven a scenario, analyze the output from common vulnerability assessment tools.Explain the threats and vulnerabilities associated with specialized technology.Explain the threats and vulnerabilities associated with operating in the cloud.Given a scenario, implement controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities.
2 - Software and Systems Security
Given a scenario, apply security solutions for infrastructure management.Explain software assurance best practices.Explain hardware assurance best practices.
3 - Security Operations and Monitoring
Given a scenario, analyze data as part of security monitoring activities.Given a scenario, implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security.Explain the importance of proactive threat hunting.Compare and contrast automation concepts and technologies.
4 - Incident Response
Explain the importance of the incident response process.Given a scenario, apply the appropriate incident response procedure.Given an incident, analyze potential indicators of compromise.Given a scenario, utilize basic digital forensics techniques
5 - Compliance and Assessment
Understand the importance of data privacy and protection.Given a scenario, apply security concepts in support of organizational risk mitigation.Explain the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.
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Who is it For?
Target Audience
This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners who perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. This course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes. In addition, the course ensures that all members of an IT team—everyone from help desk staff to the Chief Information Officer—understand their role in these security processes.