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Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

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Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

This course is part of Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

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8 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master core security principles and practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
Gain proficiency in network security, access control, and identity management.
Explore advanced topics such as software-defined networking, cryptography, and infrastructure as code.
Develop practical skills in security operations, network visibility, and segmentation.

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This course is meticulously designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity. Through a series of engaging lessons, you will explore core security principles, delve into business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, and master the intricacies of network security and access control. Our expert instructors will guide you through cutting-edge topics such as software-defined networking, cryptography, and identity management, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges. By the end of this course, you will have a robust understanding of security operations, network visibility, and the critical elements of AAA.

This module establishes a strong foundation in cybersecurity by covering core security principles and essential practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, access control, and network security. You will explore key concepts in security operations, as well as emerging technologies like software-defined networking and infrastructure as code. The module also demystifies cryptography and concludes with critical topics such as AAA (authentication, authorization, accounting), identity management, network visibility, and segmentation.

What's included

50 videos8 assignments

50 videos Total 270 minutes

Specialization Introduction 2 minutes
Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding the Security Concepts of Information Assurance 9 minutes
Understanding the Risk Management Process 13 minutes
Understanding Security Controls 3 minutes
Understanding Governance Processes 7 minutes
Building Your Cybersecurity Lab 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Business Continuity (BC) 6 minutes
Understanding Disaster Recovery (DR) 4 minutes
Understanding Incident Response 15 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Physical Access Controls 5 minutes
Exploring the Principle of Least Privilege 3 minutes
Understanding the Concept of Segregation of Duties 2 minutes
Introducing Discretionary Access Control (DAC) 5 minutes
Understanding Mandatory Access Control (MAC) 6 minutes
Understanding Role-based Access Control (RBAC) 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Computer Networking 10 minutes
Understanding Network Threats and Attacks 11 minutes
Understanding Network Security Infrastructure 13 minutes
Introducing Network Segmentation 8 minutes
Introducing Cloud Security 17 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Data Security 14 minutes
Understanding Hashing 6 minutes
Understanding System Hardening 3 minutes
Understanding Best Practice Security Policies 5 minutes
Understanding Security Awareness Training 7 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Software Defined Networking Security 4 minutes
Understanding the Threats Against SDN Solutions 2 minutes
Introducing Network Programmability 8 minutes
Introducing SD-WAN and Modern Architectures 3 minutes
Surveying the OWASP Top 10 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Introducing Cryptography and Cryptanalysis 3 minutes
Understanding Encryption Protocols 10 minutes
Describing Hashing Algorithms 3 minutes
Introducing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) 2 minutes
Introducing Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Certificate Enrollment 8 minutes
Surveying SSL and TLS Implementations 6 minutes
Surveying IPsec Implementations and Modern VPN Implementations 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Introducing AAA and Identity Management 7 minutes
Implementing Zero Trust and Multifactor Authentication 7 minutes
Understanding Identity Management in the Cloud 6 minutes
Surveying Single-Sign On (SSO) Implementations 4 minutes

8 assignments Total 240 minutes

Security Principles Quiz 30 minutes
Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Incident Response Concepts Quiz 30 minutes
Access Control Concepts Quiz 30 minutes
Network Security Quiz 30 minutes
Security Operations Quiz 30 minutes
Software Defined Networking and Infrastructure as Code Quiz 30 minutes
Cryptography Quiz 30 minutes
AAA, Identity Management, Network Visibility, and Segmentation Quiz 30 minutes

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