Course Outline

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

• Security Concepts
• Security Controls

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

• Threat Actors
• Attack Surfaces
• Social Engineering

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions

• Cryptographic Algorithms
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Cryptographic Solutions

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management

• Authentication
• Authorization
• Identity Management

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

• Enterprise Network Architecture
• Network Security Appliances
• Secure Communications

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture

• Cloud Infrastructure
• Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

• Asset Management
• Redundancy Strategies
• Physical Security

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management

• Device and OS Vulnerabilities
• Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability Identification Methods
• Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

• Network Security Baselines
• Network Security Capability Enhancement

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

• Implement Endpoint Security
• Mobile Device Hardening

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities

• Application Protocol Security Baselines
• Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Data Sources
• Alerting and Monitoring Tools

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

• Malware Attack Indicators
• Physical and Network Attack Indicators
• Application Attack Indicators

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts

• Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Change Management
• Automation and Orchestration

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes

• Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Vendor Management Concepts
• Audits and Assessments

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

• Data Classification and Compliance
• Personnel Policies