Aspire Journeys
611 Authorizing Official Intermediate KSAT Journey
- 46 Courses | 48h 49m 47s
Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).
611 Authorizing Official Intermediate
Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for
operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational
operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets,
individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).
- 46 Courses | 48h 49m 47s
COURSES INCLUDED
Fundamentals of AI & ML: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides cutting-edge tools to help organizations predict behaviors, identify key patterns, and drive decision-making in a world that is increasingly made up of data. In this course, you will explore the full definition of AI, how it works, and when it can be used, focusing on informative use cases. You will identify the types of data, as well as the tools and technologies AI uses to operate. Next, you will discover a framework for using the AI life cycle and data science process. Then you will examine how data science, machine learning (ML), and AI are relevant in the modern business landscape. Finally, you will investigate the key differences between AI and traditional programming approaches, the benefits and challenges associated with integrating AI and ML into business approaches, and the potential impact of AI on job roles and workforce dynamics. Upon completion of this course, you'll be familiar with common concepts and use cases of artificial intelligence (AI) and be able to outline strategies for each part of the AI life cycle.
15 videos |
1h 4m
Assessment
Badge
PMI PDU
Pen Testing for Software Development: The Penetration Testing Process
Penetration testing can identify both known and unknown vulnerabilities and help avoid security breaches. In this course, you'll learn the importance of penetration testing, what system hardening is, and the requirements of penetration testing. You'll then examine the differences between penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, as well as the various types, stages, and methods of penetration testing. Next, you'll learn about white box, black box, and gray box penetration testing, and the differences in penetration testing methodologies. You'll see the available tools for performing penetration testing, as well as the types of outputs resulting from penetration testing. Lastly, you'll learn about penetration testing best practices and how to perform a penetration test.
16 videos |
1h 26m
Assessment
Badge
AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Key & Certificate Management
Using cryptographic solutions helps prevent data tampering and exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized parties, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. AWS supports the creation and management of encryption keys and digital security certificates. In this course, discover how cryptography can provide data integrity and confidentiality. Then examine the public key infrastructure (PKI) hierarchy and how certificates can be used to secure AWS services. Next, work with AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS) to manage encryption keys and AWS Certificate Manager to create a private certificate authority (CA) and issue PKI certificates. Finally, practice renewing certificates, enabling HTTPS, and encrypting an Elastic Block Store (EBS) volume. This course can be used to prepare for exam SOA-C02, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate.
13 videos |
1h 6m
Assessment
Badge
CCSP 2022: Software Assurance & Validation
It's one thing to make an impressive presentation to upper management and acquire the necessary resources to lower risks to your cloud resources. However, the decision-makers will expect an ongoing assessment of the success of the various implemented countermeasures and controls. With this course, learn about cloud software development assurance and validation. Explore functional and non-functional testing approaches and security testing methods. Next, examine OWASP API security strategies and the basics of supply chain management. Finally, learn about third-party software management and open-source software validation and vulnerabilities. This is one of a collection of courses that fully prepares the learner for the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 2022 exam.
10 videos |
28m
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Badge
CCSP 2022: Legal Requirements, Privacy Issues, & Risk Management in the Cloud
Cloud computing presents a number of unique risks and issues since it routinely crosses many geographic and political boundaries, and international legislation, regulations, and privacy requirements can conflict with one another. In this course, examine the legal and privacy issues that a Certified Cloud Security Professional can expect to face. Begin by investigating conflicting international laws, eDiscovery, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) guidance. Then, focus on personal privacy issues related to protected health information (PHI), personally identifiable information (PII), and privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and compare privacy requirements including ISO/IEC 27018, Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Finally, explore risk management by assessing risk management programs and studying regulatory transparency requirements, including breach notification, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and GDPR. This is one of a collection of courses that fully prepares the learner for the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 2022 exam.
10 videos |
25m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cloud+: Cloud Architecture & Models
The cloud has various deployment and service models that can help your organization design and create your very own cloud strategy based on needs. First, you'll learn about the available cloud deployment models such as public, private, hybrid, community, and virtual public clouds, as well as multi-cloud and multitenancy environments. Next, you'll examine cloud service models such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. Finally, you'll learn about advanced topics such as the Internet of Things, serverless computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the shared responsibility model. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) certification.
12 videos |
1h 10m
Assessment
Badge
Google Professional Cloud Architect: Designing for Google Cloud Compliance
Compliance is a significant concern for many organizations, and many have historically failed to protect data adequately. In this course you will explore how governance has come to protect data, such as health records, through legislation like HIPAA and COPPA. Then, discover how commercial interests have helped bolster financial stability by setting standards of protecting data via certifications like Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) that allow customers and businesses to trust you. In addition, there are specific industry certifications that may need to be met depending on the function of the business you run, rather than the data you keep. You will also focus on the need to maintain careful auditing standards for the integrity of any legal disputes that might arise. Finally, you will focus on use cases that you can expect to encounter in an exam environment. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the Google Professional Cloud Architect exam.
12 videos |
59m
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
CRISC 2023: Data Privacy
Data privacy is a foremost concern for most organizations. Compliance with laws and regulations feeds into risk management. In this course, you will discover the characteristics of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and techniques to prevent sensitive data leakage. Then you will explore data loss prevention (DLP) and learn how to implement DLP using Microsoft Purview. Next, you will examine various data privacy and security standards including International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Finally, you will focus on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). This course can be used to prepare for the ISACA(r) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC(r)) certification.
12 videos |
1h 7m
Assessment
Badge
CRISC 2023: Authorization
Strong authorization settings limit permissions to resources for authenticated entities. Cybersecurity analysts must be aware of how to not only configure resource permissions, but also how to evaluate existing permissions to ensure adherence to the principle of least privilege. In this course, you will discover how authorization is related to, but differs from, authentication. Then, you will explore access control models, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Next, you will find out how to manage Linux and Windows file system permissions using the command lines. Finally, you will learn how to configure Windows dynamic access control, work with privileged access management in Linux using sudo, and manage RBAC permissions in the Microsoft Azure cloud. This course can be used to prepare for the ISACA(r) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC(r)) certification.
10 videos |
53m
Assessment
Badge
CRISC 2023: Cryptography
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are core pillars of IT security governance. Cybersecurity analysts can harden IT environments using various encryption and hashing techniques. In this course, examine how the CIA triad relates to IT security and how cryptography protects sensitive data. Next, discover how to configure Encrypting File System (EFS) file encryption and Microsoft BitLocker encryption, and use a customer-managed key to enable encryption for an Azure storage account. Then learn how to hash files in Linux and Windows. Finally, find out about hardware security modules (HSMs) and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), how Transport Layer Security (TLS) supersedes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and how to enable HTTPS. This course can be used to prepare for the ISACA(r) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC(r)) certification.
14 videos |
1h 18m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Network Security Concepts
Cybersecurity policies often require detailed network configuration changes and additions. Technicians must be proficient with the configuration and management of various TCP/IP protocols. In this course, I will start by discussing the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, network switching, and network access control. Next, I'll discuss the TCP/IP protocol suite as well as IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. I will then discuss network routing, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), domain name system (DNS) and Wi-Fi authentication methods. Lastly, I will cover virtual private networks (VPNs), IP Security (IPsec) and network time synchronization. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam.
14 videos |
1h 29m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity
Cloud computing is an integral part of IT solutions for individuals and organizations. A knowledge of how cloud computing services are deployed and managed is a requirement for securing cloud-based resources. In this course, I will start by discussing cloud computing deployment models, such as public and private clouds, followed by discussing various cloud computing service models. Next, I will cover a variety of cloud computing security solutions, and I will deploy Linux and Windows cloud-based virtual machines. I will then deploy a web application in the cloud, cover the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) security controls, and work with Microsoft Azure managed identities. Lastly, I will discuss and configure a content delivery network (CDN). This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam.
12 videos |
1h 10m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Data Security Standards
To remain compliant with relevant data privacy laws and regulations, organizations must have a way of identifying sensitive data and implementing security controls to protect that data. In this course, explore how physical security is related to digital data security, examples of personally identifiable information (PII), and how data loss prevention (DLP) solutions can prevent data exfiltration. Next, learn about common data privacy regulations and standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Finally, discover how to use Amazon Macie and File Server Resource Manager to discover and classify sensitive information and learn about the importance of service level objectives (SLOs) and service level agreements (SLAs). This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam.
11 videos |
1h 3m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Threat Intelligence Information
Cybersecurity analysts and security tools can reference a variety of threat intelligence sources to keep up to date with the latest threats and mitigations. These can be used to help keep organization security policies as effective as possible. In this course, examine different threat intelligence sources, the common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) website, and the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base. Next, discover how the OWASP Top 10 can help harden vulnerable web applications, how advanced persistent threats (APTs) are executed, and common ISO/IEC standards. Finally, learn how to analyze CIS benchmark documents, the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), common organization security policy structures, and how organizational culture relates to IT security. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam.
12 videos |
1h 9m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Managing Risk
Risk is inevitable when relying on IT systems to manage data. Cybersecurity analysts can apply a variety of techniques to manage risk to an acceptable level. In this course, explore how risk management can minimize the impact of IT security events and discuss the relevance of recurring risk assessments and the use of a risk register. You will then consider risk treatments such as risk avoidance and risk transfer. Next, discover how to calculate the annual loss expectancy (ALE) and how this compares to the cost of security controls. Explore security control types such as preventative and compensating controls. Finally, you will look at how configuration management relates to IT security, how to establish security baselines and replicate cloud storage, and how to back up data to the cloud. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam.
14 videos |
1h 19m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Authorization
Strong authorization settings limit permissions to resources for authenticated entities. Cybersecurity analysts must be aware of how to not only configure resource permissions, but also how to evaluate existing permissions to ensure adherence to the principle of least privilege. In this course, you will discover how authorization is related to, but differs from, authentication. Then you will explore access control models, such as role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Next, you will find out how to manage Linux and Windows file system permissions using the command lines. Finally, you will learn how to configure Windows dynamic access control, work with privileged access management in Linux using sudo, and manage RBAC permissions in the Microsoft Azure cloud. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ exam.
9 videos |
52m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Cryptography
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are core pillars of IT security governance. Cybersecurity analysts can harden IT environments using various encryption and hashing techniques. In this course, examine how the CIA triad relates to IT security and how cryptography protects sensitive data. Next, discover how to configure EFS file encryption and Microsoft BitLocker encryption, and use a customer-managed key to enable encryption for an Azure storage account. Finally, learn how to hash files in Linux and Windows, about hardware security modules (HSMs), and how TLS supersedes SSL. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ exam.
12 videos |
1h 5m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Malicious Techniques & Procedures
Understanding the characteristics of various types of attacks goes a long way in helping cybersecurity analysts prevent and detect malicious activity. A knowledge of techniques and attacks such as buffer overflows and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks facilitates mitigation planning. In this course, I will begin by covering how SYN flood attacks from the 3-way Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) handshake. Next, I will detail various types of buffer overflow, cross-site scripting (XSS), and injection attacks. I will then execute a structured query language (SQL) injection attack followed by discussing potential extensible markup language (XML) vulnerabilities and DDoS attack mitigations. Moving on, I will run a denial-of-service (DoS), client web browser, and reverse shell attack. Lastly, I will spoof network traffic, crack Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) passwords and discuss common Wi-Fi attacks. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ exam.
15 videos |
1h 27m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+: Secure Coding & Digital Forensics
Security must be included in all phases of IT system and software development designs. Continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) integrates development and ongoing management of IT solutions. Cybersecurity analysts must understand IT governance and digital forensics concepts. Begin this course by examining the role of security in the software development life cycle (SDLC). Then you will explore CI/CD and learn how Git is used for file version control. Next, you will discover how the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) framework applies to IT governance and you will investigate digital forensics. Finally, you will configure legal hold settings for a cloud storage account and list common digital forensics hardware and software solutions. This course can be used to prepare for the CS0-003: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ exam.
10 videos |
55m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Network+: Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues
Troubleshooting network performance issues can be challenging, but utilizing a systematic approach can help you identify and resolve the problems effectively. In this course, explore factors related to network congestion issues, beginning with network bottlenecking and how it can impact performance and common bandwidth issues and how they can impact throughput capacity. Next, discover how to troubleshoot network latency, how network packet loss can impact performance, and common causes of network jitter. Finally, learn about common wireless performance issues such as interference, signal degradation, coverage, roaming misconfiguration, and client disassociation issues. This course is one of a collection that helps prepare learners for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification exam.
9 videos |
48m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA PenTest+: Attacks on Specialized Systems
Specialized systems by nature can be very challenging for penetration testers. They can use proprietary operating systems and file systems, and may require advanced reverse engineering and sandbox analysis. However, specialized systems are also very susceptible when it comes to weaknesses and vulnerabilities. In this course, you'll learn how to identify common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems, including mobile systems and Internet of Things devices. You'll also explore common vulnerabilities, including data storage system vulnerabilities, management interface vulnerabilities, vulnerabilities related to virtual environments, and vulnerabilities related to containerized workloads. This course is one of a collection that helps prepare learners for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam.
11 videos |
1h 14m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA PenTest+: Penetration Testing Tools
A penetration tester's toolkit should include a wide range of tools and may vary based on the penetration testing engagement requirements. In this course, you'll explore use cases of tools required during the different phases of a penetration test. You'll examine scanner tools such as Nikto, SQLmap, and WPScan, as well as credential testing tools and debuggers. You'll learn about open-source intelligence tools, as well as wireless and networking tools such as Wireshark. Next, you'll explore web application, social engineering, remote access tools, and other miscellaneous tools. Lastly, you'll learn about common steganography tools and cloud tools. This course is one of a collection that helps prepare learners for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam.
16 videos |
1h 36m
Assessment
Badge
PenTesting for Physical Security
This 14-video course explores physical penetration testing, and how to test a business's infrastructure, including IT assets, its data, people, and physical security to locate any exploitable vulnerabilities. In this course, you will learn why lockpicking is essential in cybersecurity, and you will examine different types of locks and lockpick tools. This course demonstrates several types of penetrations, including EM (electromagnetic security vulnerabilities), dumpster diving, and tailgating, and how to protect against these attacks. You will learn about penetration testing types, including network services, web and client applications, Cloud penetration, penetration testing of wireless networks, and social engineering. Learners will explore several penetration tools, including Kali Linux, which comes with tool such as Nmap, Wireshark, and John the Ripper; the Aircrack suite; OpenVas, and several others. You will learn about web app security testing methodologies. Learners will observe the elements of a successful report, and how to document penetration testing results. Finally, this course demonstrates practicing testing skills by using Grier Demo website.
14 videos |
1h 7m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Security+: Analyzing Application & Network Attacks
It is crucial that you be able to recognize various application and network attacks and be able to protect your infrastructure from them. In this course, you'll learn to analyze different application attacks such as privilege escalation, cross-site scripting, request forgery, injection, code, and APIs. You'll also look at other attacks like SSL stripping, pass the hash, and driver manipulation. Then, you'll move on to explore a variety of network attacks, including wireless, man-in-the-middle, Layer 2, DNS, DDoS, and malicious code or script execution. This course can be used in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
15 videos |
55m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Security+: Security Assessment & Penetration Testing Techniques
It is important for security professionals to be aware of various security assessment and penetration testing techniques and methods. In this course, explore key assessment techniques like intelligence fusion, threat hunting, threat feeds, advisories and bulletins, vulnerability scans, and false positives/false negatives. You will also examine the fundamentals of penetration testing including black/blue/gray box methodologies, lateral movement , privilege escalation, persistence, and pivoting. Other topics include passive and active reconnaissance as well as the different exercise teams. This course can be used in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
12 videos |
36m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Security+: Basic Cryptography & Public Key Infrastructure
To prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam, you will need to be able to identify and describe basic cryptography concepts and their application in everyday use. You'll also need to recognize common aspects of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). In this CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 course, you'll compare symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, recognize the characteristics of a cryptographic key, and contrast block and stream cipher operations. You'll explore the purpose and features of cryptographic hashing, common key exchange mechanisms, and various next-generation concepts such as lightweight cryptography, quantum and post-quantum computing, and homomorphic encryption. You'll move on to identify the main aspects and core concepts associated with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Finally, you'll distinguish several types of certificates and review different certificate formats.
13 videos |
1h 13m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Security+: Wireless, Mobile, & Embedded Device Security
This domain encompasses one of the most rapidly changing and evolving sets of technologies. It also represents one of the most significant changes from the previous Security+ exam. In this CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 course, you'll explore a broad range of communication solutions based on the fundamental aspects of wireless, mobile, and embedded system technology security. You'll learn about a variety of specialized systems and concepts, including wireless cryptographic and authentication protocols, wireless security methods and installation, mobile connection methods and receivers, device types and deployment models, MDM and MAM, mobility enforcement and monitoring, and various embedded and specialized systems. By gaining knowledge in these areas, you will be prepared for a career in the world's most cutting-edge industries. This course can be used in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
14 videos |
54m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Server+: Deploying Cloud PaaS & SaaS
Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) are two popular and valuable cloud service models. Both play a unique role in managing certain aspects of cloud computing. If you're an IT professional working in server environments, you need to know what these two cloud service models entail. Take this course to learn all about PaaS and SaaS solutions. Furthermore, practice deploying databases in the AWS and Microsoft Azure clouds. Configure a SaaS cloud solution. Use an automation template to deploy a PaaS solution. And use several strategies and tools to keep cloud computing costs to a minimum. Upon course completion, you'll be able to deploy PaaS and SaaS solutions and control cloud computing costs. This course also helps prepare you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.
9 videos |
46m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA Server+: Data Privacy & Protection
Data privacy has become engrained in laws and regulations all over the world. Server technicians must take the appropriate steps to secure sensitive data in alignment with applicable laws and regulations. Discover items that constitute personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) and identify common data security standards such as GDPR, HIPPAA, and PCI DSS. Differentiate between various types of malware and discover how the art of deception is practiced through social engineering. Next, examine data loss prevention (DLP) and implement data discovery and classification on-premises and in the cloud. Lastly, examine key storage media destruction techniques. Upon course completion, you'll be able secure data in alignment with applicable laws and regulations. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.
11 videos |
1h 3m
Assessment
Badge
Ethical Hacker: Security Standards
Ethical hacking is not just random hacking attempts; it is a systematic testing of the target's security. For that reason, an understanding of security standards and formal testing methodologies is critical. Key concepts covered in this 11-video course include security standards such as NIST 800-115, a security standard which is integrally interconnected with ethical hacking and testing; and NIST 800-53, a security standard that can help users to professionalize and improve an ethical hacking test. Next, learn how to properly apply filtering and data validation; how to apply the NSA-IAM to ethical hacking to plan, execute, and report on your ethical hacking project; and how to apply the PTES to ethical hacking to plan, execute, and report on your ethical hacking project. Then learn about PCI-DSS standards and how to integrate them into ethical hacking; learn how to implement ISO 27001; and learn to interpret and apply NIST 800-12. Finally, learners observe how to employ NIST 800-26 standards to manage IT security; and learn about NIST 800-14 security protocols.
11 videos |
39m
Assessment
Badge
CISM 2022: Information Security Governance
The best way to improve the enterprise security stance is to align IT security solutions with business objectives. In this course, you will consider how information security must align with business strategies. You will explore the business model for information security and review the importance of identifying and classifying assets critical to a business. Next, you will learn about supply chain security, personnel management, and the components of an information security program. You will discover the relationship between service-level agreements (SLAs) and organizational objectives and discuss the relevance of change and configuration management. Then, consider how to develop organizational security policies. Lastly, explore expense types, chain of custody, organizational culture, and how the Control Objectives for Information Technologies (COBIT) framework applies to IT governance. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
16 videos |
1h 40m
Assessment
Badge
CISM 2022: Security Standards
Global and local security standards, including laws and regulations, are an important input to determine how enterprises deploy and manage security controls. In this course, you will learn how the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data privacy legislation applies to any organization world-wide handling private EU citizen data. Next, you will explore various International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) standards for proper data governance, followed by American data privacy and cloud security standards such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRamp). Discover how to secure cardholder data as related to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) international security standards and review other data privacy legislation including Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). Lastly, explore the importance of securing cloud service usage in alignment with the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
10 videos |
53m
Assessment
Badge
CISM 2022: Managing Risk
Residual risk remains after security controls are put in place to mitigate the impact of threats. The organizational appetite for risk determines what level of residual risk is acceptable. In this course, you will explore how risk management improves business operations by minimizing the impact of realized threats. You will learn how to calculate the cost of mitigating risk compared to the value of the protected asset and determine the cost-benefit analysis and return on investment when implementing security controls. Next, discover the importance of risk assessments, especially where there are changes to some aspect of the business or a specific business process. You will then explore how various risk approaches, such as risk acceptance, avoidance, transfer, and reduction, apply to an organization's tolerance of residual risk. Lastly, discover how risk heat maps are an effective method for communicating various degrees of risk. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
9 videos |
49m
Assessment
Badge
CISM 2022: Data Privacy
Enterprises must comply with relevant laws and regulations related to data privacy. This requires recognizing applicable laws and regulations and implementing the appropriate security controls. In this course, you will explore examples of personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) and learn about data residency implications related to the physical storage location of sensitive data. Next, learn how to reduce the possibility of data exfiltration through data loss protection policies and how to discover and classify data using Amazon Macie and Microsoft Purview governance. Then you will learn to configure data classification on the Microsoft Windows server platform and tag cloud resources for classification purposes. Lastly, explore how to configure Microsoft Azure storage account encryption using a customer-managed key. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
10 videos |
56m
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CISM 2022: Assessing Risk
Assessing risk is a crucial activity that enables organizations to evaluate risk exposure for business processes and assets. In this course, you will begin by exploring how to conduct vulnerability assessments and how the results can shed light on security control deficiencies. Next, you will learn how to perform a network vulnerability assessment and review the results, followed by scanning a web application for web app-specific vulnerabilities. You will discover how to conduct a gap analysis to determine the current security posture compared to a desired security posture. Then, you will explore the important aspects of when and how to run penetration tests. Lastly, you will see how to configure Microsoft Azure Policy assignments to determine cloud resource configuration compliance. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
8 videos |
45m
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Badge
CISM 2022: Implementing Access Control
Authorization allows limited access to resources only after successful authentication. Resources can include IT services such as applications, databases, files, and folders, among others. In this course, explore the role authorization plays in allowing resource access and the various access control models used to ensure least privilege. Next, learn how to configure ABAC through Microsoft Dynamic Access Control, create an Azure dynamic group in the cloud, and use RBAC to grant permissions to Azure cloud resources. Finally, discover how to manage permissions for Windows and Linux-based file systems, handle Windows NTFS file system auditing, and configure Microsoft Active Directory delegated administration. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
11 videos |
1h 2m
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CISM 2022: Common Network Security Threats
Some security controls are very specific to the threat that they address. Information security managers must be well versed in common network security threats in order to minimize the impact of realized threats on business processes. In this course, you will start by exploring various types of threat actors and their motivation for attacking networks. You will review industry standards related to categorizing threats, including common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base, and the OWASP Top 10 web application security attacks. Next, you will learn how bug bounties are paid by companies to ensure the utmost in security for their products, which can influence customer choices. You will discover how various types of network attacks are executed including Wi-Fi attacks, SYN flood attacks, buffer overflow attacks, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Lastly, you will see how VPN anonymizer solutions and the Tor web browser can be used for anonymous network connectivity for legitimate as well as illegal purposes. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
13 videos |
1h 14m
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CISM 2022: Common Network Security Attacks
Security technicians can benefit significantly by executing network security attacks in a controlled environment. This allows for an in-depth periodic review of security control efficacy related to IT networks. In this course, you will discover how networks can be scanned by attackers seeking potentially vulnerable services using free tools such as Nmap. You will then explore how attackers can compromise a user web browser, how SQL injection attacks can reveal more information than intended by the app designer, and how to configure a reverse shell where the compromised station reaches out to the attacker station, often defeating standard firewall rule sets. Next, you will learn how to spoof network traffic and execute a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Lastly, you will discover how to brute force a Windows remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to gain access to a Windows host. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
9 videos |
49m
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CISM 2022: Cloud Computing & Coding
The use of cloud services is a form of outsourcing of IT service which also introduces an element of risk. Software developers can use on-premises as well as cloud-based services to create, test, and deploy software solutions. In this course, you will explore cloud deployment models including public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. You will then cover cloud computing service models, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), including where the security responsibility lies in each model. Next, you will explore various cloud-based security controls addressing a wide variety of cloud computing security needs. You will discover how to deploy a repeatable compliant cloud-based sandbox environment using Microsoft Azure Blueprints. Next, explore how security must be included in each software development life cycle (SDLC) phase as opposed to post-implementation. Finally, discover the importance of secure coding practices and how security must integrate with software development, testing, deployment, and patching. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
9 videos |
49m
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CISM 2022: Data Protection with Cryptography
Cryptography provides solutions for ensuring data privacy and integrity. Various firmware and software solutions protect data in transit and data at rest. In this course, you will explore the CIA security triad and how it relates to the organization's security program. You will then review various cryptography solutions and discuss data integrity to assure that tampering has not occurred. Next, you will learn how Hardware Security Module (HSM) appliances and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) firmware provide cryptographic services. You will see how Transport Layer Security (TLS) supersedes the deprecated Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) network security protocol suite followed by discussing virtual private network (VPN) encrypted network tunnels, and the IP Security (IPsec) network security protocol suite. Lastly, you will explore the PKI hierarchy and how public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates are used for digital security throughout the certificate life cycle. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
12 videos |
1h 5m
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CISM 2022: Applied Cryptography
The periodic evaluation of the efficacy of cryptographic solutions is possible only with an understanding of how cryptography secures digital environments. In this course, you will explore data integrity by hashing files on the Linux and Windows platforms in an effort to detect unauthorized changes. You will configure a web application HTTPS binding to secure network communications to and from the web application. Then you will deploy a private certificate authority (CA), manage certificate templates, and deploy public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates. Next, you will configure a web application to require trusted client certificates. Finally, you will encrypt data at rest on Linux, on Windows with Encrypting File System (EFS), and Microsoft Bitlocker, and you will configure a cloud VPN connection and implement IPsec on Windows. This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam.
14 videos |
1h 16m
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Prompt Engineering: Ethical Hacking & Generative AI Fusion
In our increasingly digital world, the convergence of ethical hacking and generative AI technologies has become a crucial frontier in cybersecurity. As technology advances, so do the methods employed by hackers, making it essential for ethical hackers, or white hat hackers, to stay one step ahead. This course introduces you to the exciting world of ethical hacking and generative AI technologies. You will gain insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, learn about the techniques used by both malicious and ethical hackers, and explore how generative AI can be leveraged for both offensive and defensive purposes. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with a solid foundation in ethical hacking and generative AI, enabling you to understand the complex dynamics between security and innovation in the digital age.
14 videos |
1h 19m
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Prompt Engineering: Generative AI for Reconnaissance
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of ethical hacking and generative AI has emerged as a powerful force in countering cybersecurity threats. As malicious hackers adapt and exploit advanced technologies, the need for innovative defenses becomes paramount. This course explores the cutting-edge domain of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and reconnaissance techniques. In this course, you will explore reconnaissance techniques leveraging AI's potential and apply passive and active reconnaissance techniques. Next, you'll explore the challenges and solutions associated with reconnaissance and generative AI and consider the methods used to protect against it. Finally, you'll explore how ethical hackers can use the information obtained during reconnaissance.
12 videos |
52m
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Prompt Engineering: Generative AI for System Hacking
In a world increasingly reliant on interconnected systems, safeguarding them from malicious actors is critical. Ethical hackers are key to maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture, and must commit to continuous improvement to stay ahead of malicious actors. This course provides an immersive journey into the techniques and methodologies employed by ethical hackers to protect and secure systems while focusing on generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative resource in the hacking toolchain. You will start by exploring the fundamental concepts and methodologies that underpin system hacking and how generative AI can enhance hacking techniques and countermeasures. With this foundation in place, you'll investigate how to enhance attacks with generative AI, protect against system hacking by detecting vulnerabilities, use AI to drive penetration tests, and recognize the impact generative AI has on system hacking. Finally, you'll explore real-world system hacking scenarios and reflect on the transformative potential of generative AI.
12 videos |
1h 9m
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OS Deployment Strategies: Deploying Modern Systems
Cloud services are rapidly changing the nature of how technology services are implemented, and migrating toward a cloud-based model can provide many benefits to an organization. In this course, you'll explore the various cloud computing deployment models to understand the flexibility, speed, and infrastructure benefits of moving to a cloud solution. You'll also discover the benefits of cloud services models such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, as well as Identity as a Service and Network as a Service.
12 videos |
43m
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