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Security and Communications - Certificate Course - within IT Support Specialist

This comprehensive certificate course provides IT support specialists with the essential skills and knowledge in securit...

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Sections

1. Introduction to IT Security
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Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of security in IT environments.

9 topics (9 versions)

1.1Security Basics

1.2Threats and Vulnerabilities

1.3Risk Management

1.4Security Policies

1.5Types of Security Attacks

1.6Security Standards and Protocols

1.7Cybersecurity Frameworks

1.8Security Roles and Responsibilities

1.9Regulatory Compliance

2. Network Security Fundamentals
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Learn the basics of securing network infrastructures and maintaining integrity.

9 topics (9 versions)

2.1Network Security Basics

2.2Firewalls

2.3Intrusion Detection Systems

2.4VPNs and Remote Access

2.5Wireless Security

2.6Network Monitoring

2.7Network Segmentation

2.8Physical Security

2.9Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

3. Encryption and Cryptography
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Explore the principles of encryption and cryptographic techniques for securing data.

9 topics (9 versions)

3.1Introduction to Cryptography

3.2Symmetric Encryption

3.3Asymmetric Encryption

3.4Hash Functions

3.5Digital Signatures

3.6Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

3.7SSL/TLS

3.8Encryption Algorithms

3.9Key Management

4. Operating System Security
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Understand how to secure operating systems and protect against vulnerabilities.

9 topics (9 versions)

4.1OS Security Architecture

4.2Windows Security

4.3Linux Security

4.4MacOS Security

4.5Patch Management

4.6User Account Control

4.7Security Updates

4.8Endpoint Protection

4.9Virtualization Security

5. Application Security
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Learn strategies to secure applications from development to deployment.

9 topics (9 versions)

5.1Application Security Basics

5.2Secure Software Development

5.3Code Review and Analysis

5.4Web Application Security

5.5Mobile Application Security

5.6Application Vulnerabilities

5.7Security Testing

5.8OWASP Top Ten

5.9Secure APIs

6. Data Security and Privacy
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Focus on protecting sensitive data and ensuring privacy compliance.

9 topics (9 versions)

6.1Data Security Basics

6.2Data Encryption

6.3Data Masking

6.4Data Loss Prevention

6.5Privacy Laws and Regulations

6.6GDPR Compliance

6.7HIPAA Compliance

6.8Data Anonymization

6.9Secure Data Storage

7. Cloud Security
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Understand the unique security challenges and solutions in cloud environments.

9 topics (9 versions)

7.1Cloud Security Fundamentals

7.2Shared Responsibility Model

7.3Identity and Access Management

7.4Cloud Encryption

7.5Security in IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

7.6Cloud Security Threats

7.7Cloud Compliance

7.8Data Protection in Cloud

7.9Cloud Security Best Practices

8. Identity and Access Management
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Learn to manage identities and control access in IT systems securely.

9 topics (9 versions)

8.1IAM Basics

8.2Authentication Methods

8.3Authorization Techniques

8.4Single Sign-On

8.5Multi-Factor Authentication

8.6Role-Based Access Control

8.7Identity Federation

8.8Privileged Access Management

8.9User Provisioning

9. Incident Management and Response
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Develop skills to effectively manage and respond to security incidents.

9 topics (9 versions)

9.1Incident Response Basics

9.2Incident Detection

9.3Incident Analysis

9.4Incident Prioritization

9.5Response Strategies

9.6Communication During Incidents

9.7Forensic Analysis

9.8Post-Incident Review

9.9Incident Management Tools

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Security and Communications - Certificate Course - within IT Support Specialist

Sections

1. Introduction to IT Security5 views

2. Network Security Fundamentals5 views

3. Encryption and Cryptography4 views

4. Operating System Security2 views

5. Application Security2 views

6. Data Security and Privacy2 views

7. Cloud Security2 views

8. Identity and Access Management1 views

9. Incident Management and Response3 views

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1. Introduction to IT Security
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2. Network Security Fundamentals
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3. Encryption and Cryptography
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4. Operating System Security
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5. Application Security
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6. Data Security and Privacy
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7. Cloud Security
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8. Identity and Access Management
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9. Incident Management and Response
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