This course teaches the basics regarding Information Security, including a holistic view of modern network security, operating system hardening, firewalls, Encryption, Application Security, Incident Response and Recovery.
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Course Access: 1 Year, 100% online course, Instructor Email Support, Exam Voucher ,Student Community- £350.00 excl. VAT
Description
Module 1: Information Security
Lessons:
- What is Security
- Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability triad
- Privacy
- Non-Repudiation
- Types of Attacks
- Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risk
- Risk Management
- Review Questions
Module 2: Identification, Authentication and Authorisation
Lessons:
- Identification
- Authentication
- Password and Multifactor Authentication
- Biometrics
- Authorization
- Review Questions
Module 3: Access Control
Lessons:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Access Control Models and Methodologies
- Discretionary Access Control
- Mandatory Access Control
- Role-based Access Control
- Review Questions
Module 4: Law and Compliance
Lessons:
- Laws and Regulations
- Compliance (Regulatory & Industry Compliance)
- Review Questions
Module 5: Fundamentals of Encryption
Lessons:
- The History of Encryption
- Modern Encryption Methods
- Windows and Linux Encryption
- Hashing
- Review Questions
Module 6: Network Infrastructure and Security
Lessons:
- IP Protocols
- Management Protocols
- Routers and Switches
- Firewalls
- Firewall Implementation
- Proxy Servers
- Windows Firewalls
- Linux Firewalls
- Wireless Security
- Mobile Device Security
- Network Security Tools
- Review Questions
Module 7: Microsoft Windows Infrastructure
Lessons:
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Group Policy Objects
- Configuring Windows
- Windows Update
- Review Questions
Module 8: UNIX / Linux Server
Lessons:
- Configuring Linux
- Third Party Software Updates
- Core Operating System updates
- Review Questions
Module 9: Assessing System Security
Lessons:
- Risk Assessment
- Conducting an Initial Assessment
- Probing the Network
- Vulnerabilities
- Documenting Security
- Review Questions
Module 10: Application Security
Lessons:
- Software Development Vulnerabilities
- Buffer Overflows
- Input Validation Attacks
- Authentication, Authorisation and Cryptographic Attacks
- Web Security
- Database Security
- Application Security tools
- Review Questions
Module 11: Incident Response and Recovery
Lessons:
- What is Incident Response
- The Incident Response Process Model
- Why Incident Response is needed
- Disaster Recovery
- Business Continuity
- Fault Tolerance
- Review Questions
Audience Profile
This course is aimed to those considering a career in cyber security.
Exam Information
- Exam Code: CSE
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Passing Score: 70%
- Exam Voucher Included
Prerequisites
There are no special prerequisites for you to meet to successfully start this course.