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Cybersecurity and Cloud Fundamentals

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the basics of cybersecurity and cloud. This course introduces you to cybersecurity concepts and technology, which you can then build on to explore more advanced topics related to these career paths.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is new to the cybersecurity field and interested in pursuing a career in IT, technology management, or cybersecurity.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of the following topics:

  • Networking
  • Network protocols and applications
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer hardware and applications.
Agenda
  1. Intro to Cybersecurity
  2. Threat Landscape
  3. Social Engineering
  4. Malware
  5. Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure
  6. Secure Networking
  7. Authentication and Access Control
  8. Endpoint Security
  9. Secure Data and Applications
  10. Cloud Security and Virtualization
Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the types of bad actors, their methods, and countermeasures used against them
  • Explain how to secure a network using cryptography and effective endpoint security
  • List ways to secure any type of endpoint using authentication and host hardening techniques
  • Explain how secure network models and technologies like Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, and Network Access Control can enhance cybersecurity
  • Describe the differences involved in securing physical on-premises, virtual, and cloud computing networks and endpoints
System Requirements

If you take the online format of this class, you must use a computer that has the following:

  • A high-speed Internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser
  • A PDF viewer
  • Speakers or headphones
  • One of the following:
    • HTML 5 support
    • An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java plugin enabled in your web browser

You should use a wired Ethernet connection, not a WiFi connection. Firewalls, including Windows Firewall or FortiClient, must allow connections to the online labs.

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Course Duration
  • Total course duration (estimated): 11 hours
Formats
  • Self-paced online
Exam

By passing this course, you will be awarded the associated exam badge.

NSE 1 Exam Badge

Certification
NSE 1 Certification Badge

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