Want A Job In Cybersecurity - Foundation Concepts To Know

Master The Foundation Concepts For A Career In Cybersecurity

What you'll learn
Foundational Security Concepts
Introduction to Network Security
Foundations of Security Architecture
Access Control
Cloud Risks and Controls
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response
Operations in the Cybersecurity World
Requirements
Basic IT Skills
Description
Want a Job in Cybersecurity - Foundation Concepts To KnowGet ready to make a career move into the world of Cybersecurity!Research shows that there's a global shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals. Move fast to take advantage of this shortage!  Quickly finding a job in cybersecurity is a very smart career move.  It's the hot thing in the job market right now - but to get in, you need to show that you have a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts.This course covers the basics:Foundational Security ConceptsNetwork SecurityAccess ControlCloud Risks and ControlsBusiness Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident ResponseOperations in the Cybersecurity WorldDuring the course we'll cover the key subject areas that form a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity.  The goal is to prepare you with a basic understanding of core concepts and then anticipate the types of interview questions that may be asked.  If you are prepared and can anticipate the questions….Then you're ready to increase your odds of doing well during the interview process!Topics covered and skills learned:Understand the security concepts of Information AssuranceLearn Risk Management processes and techniquesTypes of security controls - Technical, Physical, and AdministrativeBecome familiar with best practices for security governanceLearn about Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident ResponseUnderstand various access control models - DAC, NDAC, MAC, RBACLearn how encryption can be used to secure data and communicationsBecome comfortable with network models (OSI and TCP) and secure network designUnderstand how the TCP protocol functions and how it can be securedGet detailed information on firewalls, intrusion detection, and anti-virusBe able to identify threats and malware then be able to recommend safeguardsUnderstand how the Cloud impacts security and ways to mitigate cloud-based risksWho this course is for:Students wanting to show they have a solid cybersecurity foundationProfessionals changing careers and wanting to move into cybersecurityAnyone wanting to get a deeper understanding of cybersecurity practicesIT professionals wanting to grow their knowledge and move into a cybersecurity role

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Understanding the Fundamentals

Section 2: Foundations of Cybersecurity

Lecture 3 Information Assurance

Lecture 4 Security Controls

Lecture 5 Safeguarding CIA

Section 3: Identifying and Handling Risk

Lecture 6 Risk Management - Terminology

Lecture 7 Risk Management - Assessment and Treatment

Section 4: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response

Lecture 8 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Lecture 9 Incident Lifecycle

Lecture 10 Forensics

Section 5: Access Controls

Lecture 11 Application of Logical Access Control

Lecture 12 Physical Access Controls

Section 6: Cryptography

Lecture 13 Encryption Terminology

Lecture 14 Encryption, Hashing, and Digital Signatures

Section 7: Network and Communications Security

Lecture 15 Fundamentals of Networking

Lecture 16 The OSI Model

Lecture 17 The TCP Model

Lecture 18 TCP/IP Networking Basics

Lecture 19 Security and Network Devices

Lecture 20 Secure Network Design

Section 8: Security in the Cloud

Lecture 21 Cloud Offerings

Section 9: System and Application Security

Lecture 22 Threats and Attacks

Lecture 23 Common Malware Types

Section 10: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Lecture 24 Governance Process

Lecture 25 Acceptable Use Policy

Lecture 26 Data Handling Policy

Lecture 27 Change Management Policy

Lecture 28 System Hardening Policy

Lecture 29 Patch Management Policy

Lecture 30 Password Policy

Lecture 31 Bring Your Own Device Policy

Lecture 32 Security Awareness

Section 11: Conclusion

Lecture 33 Summary and Thank You

Students wanting to show they have a solid cybersecurity foundation,Anyone preparing for entry or foundation level cybersecurity certification exams,Professionals changing careers and wanting to move into cybersecurity,Anyone wanting to get a deeper understanding of cybersecurity practices,IT professionals wanting to grow their knowledge and move into a cybersecurity role