In Introduction to IT Security, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of security management. You’ll learn about risk assessment and management concepts, analyze quantitative and qualitative risk, and familiarize yourself with various types of security controls.

Introduction to IT Security
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Introduction to IT Security
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Instructor: Shadow Farrell
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Students will learn about security and risk management, IAM, cryptography, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Skills you'll gain
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Endpoint Security
- Penetration Testing
- Network Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Threat Detection
- Identity and Access Management
- Hardening
- Risk Management Framework
- Risk Management
- Encryption
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Security Management
- Incident Response
- Authentications
- Public Key Infrastructure
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