Aspire Journeys
451 System Administrator Advanced Certification Journey
- 31 Courses | 33h 17m 24s
- Includes Test Prep
System Administrator are responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system (e.g. for example, installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures).
Advanced: CCNP Security
This track contains CCNP Security content.
- 17 Courses | 16h 49m 55s
COURSES INCLUDED
CompTIA CASP+: Assessing & Managing Risk
Recognizing threats and managing risk are key to hardening an organization's security posture. In this course, you'll explore how to apply risk management frameworks to assess and mitigate risk, as well as how to identify threat actors and physical risks. Next, you'll learn how to mitigate risks related to human resources and social engineering techniques. You'll then move on to examine how to work with qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Lastly, you'll learn about insider threats, supply chain dependencies, and sources of threat intelligence. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
15 videos |
1h 25m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Virtualization Security
Securing today's enterprise computing environments means understanding how virtualization is used. Organizations must consider how to secure virtualization solutions used both on-premises in and the cloud. In this course, you'll learn to identify various types of virtualization solutions such as network virtualization, operating system virtualization, desktop, and app virtualization. You will then learn to distinguish the difference between type 1 and type 2 hypervisors. Next, you'll focus on virtualization security and how to deploy virtual machines on-premises. Lastly, you'll learn to work with application containers. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
12 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Secure Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is widely used by individuals and enterprises to outsource IT solutions. In this course, you'll begin with learning how to identify cloud deployment and service models. Next, you'll review cloud service level agreements, cloud security solutions, and how to work with cloud VNets. Moving on, you'll learn how to configure cloud autoscaling to increase application availability. You'll also explore now to deploy a cloud-based firewall, configure firewall routing, and enable RDP through cloud firewalls. Lastly, you'll learn how to create a cloud key vault and enable cloud storage security. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
19 videos |
1h 50m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Cryptography & PKI
Cryptography has long played a role in securing sensitive information. In this course, you'll begin with an overview of cryptography and how it can secure data at rest and data in motion. You'll then learn how to enable EFS and BitLocker to protect data at rest. You'll explore how to identify methods by which cryptography can protect data in transit and configure network security via IPsec. Finally, you'll examine how PKI uses certificates to secure IT systems through HTTPS, SSH remote management, and generating file system hashes. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
17 videos |
1h 51m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Storage & Network Security
On-premises and cloud-based storage security solutions are very similar in nature. In this course, you'll learn how to determine which RAID disk solution best applies in a given situation, as well as how to secure various network storage solutions and DNS. Next, you'll learn to recognize when to apply firewalls to secure networks and how to configure various firewall solutions. Moving on, you'll explore how to configure a VPN and secure wired and wireless networks. Lastly, you'll examine how to manage servers through a jump box and how attackers enable reverse shells. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
16 videos |
1h 47m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Authentication & Authorization
Securing user and device logins, as well as access to IT resources, relates to authentication and authorization. In this course, you'll learn how to differentiate between authentication and authorization and also ow to enable 2FA and MFA user authentication. Next, you'll explore how to enable Wi-Fi RADIUS authentication, configure SELinux, and enable attribute-based control in Windows. Lastly, you'll examine how to use Group Policy to configure password policy settings, crack passwords using freely available tools like the Johnny tool, brute-force RDP using Hydra, and limit cloud admin access using role-based access control. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
11 videos |
1h 1m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: IT Governance & Security Compliance
IT governance involves ensuring that business and regulatory compliance needs are met by IT solutions. In this course, you'll learn to identify common data privacy standards and regulations, as well as various types of business agreements. Next, you'll learn to classify personally identifiable information using various methods including Macie for data discovery and classification. You'll explore how to use Azure Information Protection to enable DLP and tag cloud resources to facilitate resource management. You'll then examine how to securely wipe a storage device and identify common organization security policies. Lastly, you'll learn how to identify data roles and configure cloud data retention. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
12 videos |
1h 7m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Mobile & Embedded Devices
Mobile devices have become ubiquitous and as a result deserve the attention of cybersecurity specialists. In this course, you'll explore how mobile, embedded, drones, and IoT devices are used and their related security risks. Next, you'll learn how to search for vulnerable devices using the Shodan web site. Moving on, you'll explore how to secure remote network connectivity with a VPN and examine smartphone hardening techniques. Lastly, you'll learn how to register and manage an Android device using a Mobile Device Management solution. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
42m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Industrial Computing Environments
Industrial control systems present a unique security risk when it comes to public services such as power, water, and other industrial processes. In this course, you'll learn how to recognize common industrial network protocols and terminology. Next, you'll learn how Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition relates to industrial control systems. You'll explore NIST ICS security control documentation. Lastly, you'll learn how to configure an S7 PLC emulator and use Metasploit to stop the device. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
39m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Emerging Technologies & SecDevOps
Emerging technologies present unique security risks in that the technology is not yet mature. Software developers must adhere to secure development practices to minimize threat impacts. In this course, you'll learn how to identify security risks associated with emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, and 3-D printing. You'll also learn to identify the top 10 web app threats and use the OWASP ZAP tool to identify web app vulnerabilities. Next, you'll explore how to securely develop and deploy software solutions. Lastly, you learn to distinguish between various testing techniques. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
43m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Monitoring & Incident Response
Enterprise IT monitoring is crucial in detecting potential security incidents. In this course, you'll explore various monitoring methods for hosts, devices, and networks. Next, you'll learn to configure log forwarding and work with logs through PowerShell. Moving on, you'll learn to recognize when to use honeyfiles, honeypots, and honeynets, as well as SIEM and SOAR solutions. You'll then examine intrusion detection and prevention and how they are used to secure a network. Lastly, you'll explore the use of tools such as Snort, tcpdump, nmap, and Wireshark for analyzing networks and network traffic. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
15 videos |
1h 27m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Vulnerabilities & Hardening
Cybersecurity specialists must be able to identify vulnerabilities and apply security controls to mitigate threats. In this course, you'll learn how to identify the steps attackers take to gain access to resources and examine physical security issues. Next, you'll learn how network segmentation can increase security, how attackers use zombies and botnets, and how common attacks take place. Moving on, you'll explore common hardening techniques, how to scan for vulnerabilities, and how to setup up a WSUS server. Lastly, you'll learn how to use the Metasploit framework and crack WPA2 Wi-Fi passphrases. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
13 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Digital Forensics
Gathering digital evidence for use in a court of law is done using very specific techniques. In this course, you'll learn to recognize the process by which hardware and software digital forensic tools are used to acquire and analyze evidence. Next, you'll learn to work with file system hashing and forensic disk image acquisition including creating and hashing a Linux disk image. You'll also explore how to use FTK imager to acquire a forensic disk image. Lastly, you'll explore how to retrieve Android device information using the Android Debug Bridge and hide messages using steganography. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
39m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Business Continuity
Business continuity measures ensure that business operations continue during disruptions. In this course, you'll learn how to identify common disaster recovery terms and techniques and plan how to respond to business disruptions. Next, you'll learn to identify how to use physical and logical redundancy, clustering and load balancing to increase system and application availability. Lastly, you'll explore cloud-based load balancing and backups including learning how to configure and deploy a Microsoft Azure Load Balancer as well as back up data using Microsoft Azure. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
7 videos |
35m
Assessment
Badge
COURSES INCLUDED
SCOR: Security Basics & Common Threats
In this course, you'll first review basic SCOR concepts and why they are important. Next, you'll move on to explore common language when it comes to securing your lT architecture and how to correctly use this language when discussing your security environment. You'll examine common attack methods in order to properly secure your on-prem IT environment. With the popularity of the cloud, computer criminals have begun targeting these areas with more and more frequency. To wrap up this course, you'll learn about some of the most common attacks against the cloud. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
58m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Security Vulnerabilities, Attack Mitigations, & Cryptographic Solutions
There are many common vulnerabilities in software and systems and you must understand them to effectively secure your network systems. In this course, you'll learn about some of these vulnerabilities, as well as common attack mitigation techniques for network application style attacks. Before reviewing cybersecurity technologies in greater detail, you'll first look at the basics of cryptography and the critical role it plays in computer and network security. Finally, you'll explore some current cryptographic solutions and what they are used for. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 17m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: PKI & IKE
A major aspect of Internet-based security these days hinges upon the Public Key Infrastructure. In this course, you'll learn the basics of this critical set of technologies. PKI is the magic behind the use of seamless SSL/TLS authentication and encryption on the public Internet and this clever implementation of asymmetric encryption algorithms can also be used in your private enterprise. You'll continue your exploration of PKI by learning how to fulfill a certificate request. Finally, you'll learn about the Internet Key Exchange, including the differences between IKE v1 and v2. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
48m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: VPNs, Security Intelligence, & Social Engineering Attacks
There is no denying it, VPN is a hugely popular part of the modern Internet. In this course, you'll learn about different types of VPN, its uses, and various technologies you can use. Next, you'll explore security devices and their ability to help you author, share, and consume security intelligence data. You'll examine social engineering attacks that are very prevalent today, including how to protect against them and the software you can use for defense. Finally, you'll learn about some of the most common attacks today, including many different variations of phishing attacks. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 14m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: SDN APIs & Security Appliance API Calls
In this course, you'll learn about SDN and the northbound and southbound APIs used with it. You'll also learn about the RESTful APIs that you can make use of for the programmability of your Cisco security devices. You'll also discover how these API calls can be used in an actual network environment and how to quickly get started with programmatic code referencing these important APIs. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
2 videos |
39m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Security Models & Frameworks
There is often confusion about why there are intrusion prevention devices when we already have firewalls. Aren't these devices doing the same thing? In this course, you'll learn the differences between these network security functions and tools. You'll also look at some specialized devices in more detail, including the Web Security Appliance and the Email Security Appliance. You'll move on to explore how you can deploy the ASA and Firepower in different ways like routed or transparent mode. Next, you'll learn about NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow, valuable tools for monitoring the flows of data through your network. You'll also see how you can safely leverage the power of Flexible NetFlow to help control your network. Finally, you'll learn about techniques for adding segmentation to your network, including EPGs in Cisco ACI and SGTs. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard, Private VLANs, & Storm Control
When you think about attacking a network with a rogue DHCP device, you realize it is such a relatively easy attack to carry out. In this course, you'll learn about the DHCP snooping feature and how it is configured. Next, you'll examine how multiple different security features can leverage the DHCP snooping database that results from a proper implementation of DHCP snooping, including a demonstration of both the DAI and IP Source Guard features. You'll learn about the often intimidating security feature private VLANs, including the details of these structures and the reason why they exist. Finally, you'll explore traffic storms, including when they occur, how they create excessive traffic and can degrade network performance, and how to use the traffic storm control feature. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 11m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Port Security, VLAN Hopping, Network Hardening, & Access Control
Port security is not one of the most important features when it comes to securing your network and it does have its challenges, but this feature is definitely a nice layer of defense in your overall defense-in-depth strategy. In this course, you'll learn about port security, as well as the VLAN hopping attack and how it can be prevented. You'll explore several security techniques you can use to help harden the network against security attacks and how it can benefit you to break the network and network device functionality down into the three planes of operation - management, data, and control planes. You'll also examine examples of security technologies you can use at each plane of operation to harden the overall network. Finally, you'll learn about different approaches to providing secure access to data in network systems, including MAC, DAC, and RBAC. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
57m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Network Access & Secure Network Management
In this course, you'll learn about options for the management of Cisco Firepower devices, including FMC, FDM, and ASDM. You'll explore how AAA can protect access through the device and to the device. Next, you'll learn about the RADIUS and TACACS+ security protocols, as well as commands you should use to ensure authentication to a Cisco device. Finally, you'll learn about critical best practices in secure network management for your enterprise and the syntax used with SNMP version 3. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
47m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Configuring and Verifying VPN & IPsec
There are many different styles of site-to-site VPNs possible because there are Cisco-centric types, as well as open standard designs. In this course, you'll examine a typical configuration of a site-to-site VPN, such as the DMVPN configuration and verification. Then you'll explore the many types of remote access VPN Cisco supports, including having a Cisco ASA provide VPN access to remote clients. Finally, you'll learn how to determine if your traffic is being protected in your IPsec site-to-site VPN built between Cisco devices. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 6m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Cloud Deployment, Service Models, Responsibilities, & Security
In this course, you'll learn about the cloud in general, including the NIST definition of cloud (NIST 800-145) and cloud deployment and service models. You'll discover that you don't have to sacrifice security when you move to the cloud and explore the types of security responsibilities that exist with the cloud and the parties that are responsible for them. Finally, you'll learn about various cloud security processes and solutions that you should be familiar with if the cloud is an important aspect of your IT infrastructure, including cloud logging, auditing, and the security of workloads. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 1m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Cisco Firepower, Traffic Management, Identity, & Authentication
In this course, you'll learn about the ASAv, FMCv, and FTDv in AWS, as well as how you would register an FTD in the FMC. Next, you'll move on to explore the need to deploy web security solutions transparently and how to implement this using the Web Cache Communication Protocol. You'll also learn how to view the implementation with a Cisco ASA. Finally, you'll learn about Cisco's Web Security Appliance, how it handles web requests in the network, and the importance of identity and authentication on the Cisco WSA. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 2m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Working with ESA, CES, & WSA
Cisco has demonstrated its commitment to securing the enterprise with many different solutions that focus on specific needs, such as the Email Security Appliance, Cisco Cloud Email Security, and the Web Security Appliance. In this course, you'll learn the key facts about all three of these solutions. You'll explore how the WSA and ESA are impressive appliances when it comes to securing your web and e-mail infrastructures and about the components that make up these solutions. Even if you're not currently planning on implementing a WSA in your enterprise, it can be beneficial to see what a typical configuration is like. So next you'll look at the options available with the WSA. Finally, you'll learn about the steps involved in a typical ESA configuration and verification and how the ESA can function for you in the enterprise. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 14m
Assessment
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SCOR: Cisco Umbrella & Endpoint Security
When it comes to an IP and DNS-centric approach to network security, there is nothing quite like Cisco Umbrella. In this course, you'll learn about the Cisco Umbrella solution, including how to ensure it is properly configured and verified. Next, you'll examine EPP and EDR and their roles in securing network endpoints. You'll learn about the importance and uses of Cisco AMP and about a variety of other products that can be used to assist with keeping your endpoints secure. Finally, you'll explore the Outbreak Control functionality of Cisco AMP for Endpoints is the Outbreak Control. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
5 videos |
52m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: MDM, MFA, & Endpoint Solutions
Mobile Device Management is widespread and getting more so all the time. MDM permits the management and control of all mobile devices that make their way to the typical enterprise today and in this course you'll learn about MDM as a cloud-based solution. Next, you'll look at the three main factors you can use to implement MFA and why you might choose some factors over the others. You'll examine the use of posture assessment as part of the overall security design and the key elements of this approach. Finally, you'll learn about the challenges of keeping systems patched, as well as various endpoint patching issues and approaches. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 2m
Assessment
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SCOR: Guest Services, BYOD, 802.1X, & CoA
In lower security environments, there is often a desire to permit guest access to the network. These guests might get limited Internet access or even access to some of the non-sensitive network resources and data. In this course, you'll learn about the Identity Service Engine, which is the component in the Cisco security portfolio that can make this access seamless to configure and implement. You'll also learn about guest access and BYOD for the network. Next, you'll move on to examine the use of 802.1X in high security enterprises to ensure that each network user is authenticated and then authorized for their network and resource access. You'll also look at related technologies like MAB and WebAuth. Finally, you'll explore the RADIUS Change of Authorization feature, which can be critical for certain network security functions. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
3 videos |
43m
Assessment
Badge
SCOR: Device Compliance, Exfiltration, Telemetry, & Security Products
In this course, you'll learn how device compliance and application control can be achieved using Cisco products. You'll explore why data exfiltration is one of the central concerns for security professionals. Next, you'll learn about network telemetry and model-driven telemetry and their increasing popularity in the industry. You'll also examine an example of how you might use telemetry in the Cisco network. Finally, you'll learn about the impressive number of security technologies in the Cisco solution portfolio, broken down by category and individual products in each category. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-701: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification exam.
4 videos |
49m
Assessment
Badge
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