Introduction to Cyber Security (SEC301)

This introductory certification course is the fastest way to get up to speed in information security. Written and taught by battle-scarred security veterans, this entry-level course covers a broad spectrum of security topics and is liberally sprinkled with real life examples.

A balanced mix of technical and managerial issues makes this course appealing to attendees who need to understand the salient facets of information security basics and the basics of risk management.

Organizations often tap someone who has no information security training and say, "Congratulations, you are now a security officer." If you need to get up to speed fast, Security 301 rocks! 9 Hands-on labs.

You Will Be Able To:

• Communicate with confidence regarding information security topics, terms, and concepts
• Understand and apply the Principles of Least Privilege
• Understand and apply the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) for prioritization of critical security resources
• Build better passwords that are more secure while also being easier to remember and type
• Grasp basic cryptographic principles, processes, procedures, and applications
• Understand how a computer works
• Understand computer network basics
• Have a fundamental grasp of any number of technical acronyms: TCP/IP, IP, TCP, UDP, MAC, ARP, NAT, ICMP, and DNS, and the list goes on.
• Utilize built-in Windows tools to see your network settings
• Recognize and be able to discuss various security technologies, including anti-malware, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, sniffers, ethical hacking, active defense, and threat hunting.
• Understand wireless technologies including WiFi, Bluetooth, mobile phones and the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Explain a variety of frequent attacks such as social engineering, drive-by downloads, watering hole attacks, lateral movement, and other attacks
• Understand different types of malware
• Understand browser security and the privacy issues associated with web browsing
• Explain system hardening
• Discuss system patching
• Understand virtual machines and cloud computing
• Understand backups and create a backup plan for your personal life that virtually guarantees you never have to pay ransom to access your data