Course Outline

 

1 - Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls

• Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
• Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types

2 - Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

• Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
• Explain Threat Intelligence Sources

3 - Performing Security Assessments

• Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
• Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
• Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
• Explain Penetration Testing Concepts

4 - Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks

5 - Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts

• Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
• Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
• Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
• Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies

6 - Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

• Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
• Implement PKI Management

7 - Implementing Authentication Controls

• Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
• Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
• Implement Authentication Technologies
• Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts

8 - Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

• Implement Identity and Account Types
• Implement Account Policies
• Implement Authorization Solutions
• Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies

9 - Implementing Secure Network Designs

• Implement Secure Network Designs
• Implement Secure Switching and Routing
• Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
• Implement Load Balancers

10 - Implementing Network Security Appliances

• Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• Implement Network Security Monitoring
• Summarize the Use of SIEM

11 - Implementing Secure Network Protocols

• Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
• Implement Secure Application Protocols
• Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols

12 - Implementing Host Security Solutions

• Implement Secure Firmware
• Implement Endpoint Security
• Explain Embedded System Security Implications

13 - Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

• Implement Mobile Device Management
• Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections

14 - Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

• Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
• Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
• Summarize Secure Coding Practices
• Implement Secure Script Environments
• Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts

15 - Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

• Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
• Apply Cloud Security Solutions
• Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts

16 - Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

• Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
• Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls

17 - Performing Incident Response

• Summarize Incident Response Procedures
• Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
• Apply Mitigation Controls

18 - Explaining Digital Forensics

• Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
• Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition

19 - Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

• Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts

20 - Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

• Implement Redundancy Strategies
• Implement Backup Strategies
• Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies

21 - Explaining Physical Security

• Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
• Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls