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Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4

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Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4

This course is part of Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the principles of system and network architecture to enhance security operations.
Develop strategies to identify vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures.
Gain proficiency in evaluating risks and recommending effective controls.
Enhance your ability to streamline security operations and respond to cyber threats efficiently.

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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This course delves into the essential strategies, practices, and technologies that form the backbone of a robust security ecosystem. It guides you through the intricacies of system and network architecture, empowering you to identify vulnerabilities and implement proactive measures. This course is designed to enhance your efficiency as a cybersecurity analyst, equipping you with the skills to streamline operations and respond effectively to cyber threats. By the end of this course, you'll be adept at evaluating risks, recommending controls, and maintaining a secure organizational environment.

This module explores strategies, practices, and technologies to protect an organization's systems, networks, and data, ultimately enhancing the overall security ecosystem. You will learn cybersecurity best practices in a way that is easy to access and implement in real world situations.

What's included

46 videos5 assignments

46 videos Total 276 minutes

Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Log ingestion–Part 1 25 minutes
Log ingestion–Part 2 27 minutes
Operating system (OS) concepts 12 minutes
Infrastructure concepts 13 minutes
Network architecture 11 minutes
Identity and access management 23 minutes
Encryption 18 minutes
Sensitive data protection 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Standardize processes 6 minutes
Streamline operations 4 minutes
Technology and tool integration 13 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Cross-site scripting 2 minutes
Overflow vulnerabilities 3 minutes
Data poisoning 4 minutes
Broken access control 4 minutes
Cryptographic failures 4 minutes
Injection flaws 4 minutes
Cross-site request forgery 3 minutes
Directory traversal 4 minutes
Insecure design 3 minutes
Security misconfiguration 1 minute
End-of-life or outdated components 3 minutes
Identification and authentication failures 5 minutes
Server-side request forgery 2 minutes
Remote code execution 4 minutes
Privilege escalation 5 minutes
Local file inclusion (LFI)/remote file inclusion (RFI) 2 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
Compensating controls 2 minutes
Control types 6 minutes
Patching and configuration management 4 minutes
Maintenance windows 4 minutes
Exceptions 4 minutes
Risk management principles 7 minutes
Policies, governance, and service-level objectives (SLOs) 2 minutes
Prioritization and escalation 3 minutes
Attack surface management 4 minutes
Secure coding best practices 9 minutes
Secure software development life cycle (SDLC) 8 minutes
Threat modeling 10 minutes
Secure Operations and Protections: Summary 0 minutes
Course Summary 0 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Importance of System and Network Architecture Concepts in Security Operations Quiz 30 minutes
Importance of Efficiency and Process Improvement in Security Operations Quiz 30 minutes
Recommend Controls to Mitigate Attacks and Software Vulnerabilities Quiz 30 minutes
Analyze Data to Prioritize Vulnerabilities Quiz 30 minutes
End of Course Assessment 30 minutes

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