Introduction to Information Security

Introduction to Information Security LiveLessons provides technical professionals with a relatively brief, high-level overview of information security concepts, including the fundamental steps needed to secure a system, the types of threats and vulnerabilities they may encounter, and what steps can and should be taken to mitigate those threats and vulnerabilities.

Information security directly impacts virtually every type of business. While related issues appear in the media more and more, it’s typically in a fragmented fashion that really doesn’t help give the people tasked with protecting organizational data and other assets a “big picture” view of what the real threats and vulnerabilities are, or what steps should be taken to mitigate them. In this video training, Scott offers a relatively brief, coherent high-level overview of the various types of threats and what steps can and should be taken in response.

What You Will Learn

* A fundamental understanding of information security threats and vulnerabilities
* The basic steps taken to protect a network
* Mistakes people make and how to counter them
* A fundamental understanding of the non-technical aspects of securing a network
* The basics of reacting to a security incident

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Security
1.1 Understand security basics
1.2 Comprehend why all tech personnel need a basic understanding of security
1.3 Appreciate the importance of explaining security to non-tech personnel

Lesson 2: Creating a Secure Environment: First Steps
2.1 Appreciate the essential need for leadership buy-in
2.2 Understand risk assessments
2.3 Understand policies and plans
2.4 Understand the importance of cyber liability insurance
2.5 Appreciate the necessity of security awareness training
2.6 Indentify information security best practices

Lesson 3: Securing Your Firm’s Network
3.1 Recognize primary threats to the network
3.2 Identify the basic steps to mitigate network threats
3.3 Understand perimeter defenses
3.4 Understand network monitoring and related issues
3.5 Understand encryption
3.6 Physically secure network assets
3.7 Use the cloud securely
3.8 Understand vulnerability assessments and pentesting
3.9 Securely dispose of network data and resources

Lesson 4: Consider an Easier Way to Gain a Foothold on a Network–Hacking the Humans Who Use It
4.1 Understand social engineering and its effects
4.2 Utilize strong passwords and authentication methods
4.3 Understand the risks that come with using the Web
4.4 Recognize insider threats

Lesson 5: Mitigating Client-Side Threats (Desktops and Laptops)
5.1 Address endpoint security
5.2 Recognize and mitigate threats related to remote access
5.3 Identify and address client-side physical security issues

Lesson 6: Protecting Mobile Devices
6.1 Identify threats specific to mobile devices
6.2 Recognize the risks associated with BYOD programs
6.3 Properly dispose of mobile devices and data

Lesson 7: Reacting When Something Goes Wrong
7.1 Determine what happened
7.2 Institute business continuity/disaster recovery plans
7.3 Respond to a successful attack