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651 Enterprise Architect Basic KSAT Journey
- 30 Courses | 40h 33m 59s
Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
651 Enterprise Architect Basic
Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
- 30 Courses | 40h 33m 59s
COURSES INCLUDED
Agile Organizations: Cloud for Agile Software Development
The cloud has various deployment and service models that can be combined with Agile software development methodologies to help your organization design and create your very own cloud strategy based on your organization's needs. In this course, you'll learn about Agile software development, cloud management, cloud identity and access management, the cloud physical infrastructure, the cloud logical infrastructure, and cloud privacy. Next, you'll examine the available cloud deployment models such as public, private, hybrid, community, and virtual public clouds, as well as multi-cloud and multitenancy environments. You'll then move on to explore 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 the Internet of Things.
14 videos |
1h 18m
Assessment
Badge
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Cloud Computing
The popularity of cloud computing has exploded in recent years. Organizations can streamline IT service efficiency with the use of cloud services in Microsoft Azure. In this course, explore five standard cloud computing characteristics: on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Discover cloud deployment models like public, hybrid, and community, and look at cloud service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Examine core Azure items, such as data centers, regions, and availability zones. Finally, focus on using Azure Arc to manage on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-900, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
11 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Skype for Business, Teams, & Collaboration
Microsoft 365, an integrated complete solution that allows users to work from everywhere while taking advantage of its security and device management capabilities, unleashes integrated collaboration tools that empower users in an organization. This 12-video course describes the various ways in which Microsoft 365 enables collaboration with Microsoft Teams, which provides integration with more than 140 apps and services and secure encryption, among other features. SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Yammer. Other key topics covered include Azure; Skype for Business, a cloud-hosted communications solution with both audio and video components, which operates on multiple devices and can even be used with meeting room systems; and Microsoft Teams, a full-featured solution for hosting online meetings, live events, and video conferencing. A concluding exercise involves providing explanations of Skype, Teams, and collaboration, and their core features, elements, subscription options, and collaboration tools. The course can be used as part of preparations for the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) exam.
12 videos |
38m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Basic IT Concepts
Computers are an integral part of our lives, both personally and professionally. In a few short decades, they have become so indispensable that understanding how they work and how to use them has become imperative. In this course, you will be introduced to basic information technology (IT) concepts, beginning with common numbering systems used by computers and the two international data standards. Then you will explore the character and numerical data types used in computer programming. Finally, you will learn about the basics of computer processing, inputs and outputs, the role of computer storage, and how it works. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
15 videos |
1h 49m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Computer Devices & Components
By modern standards, computer setups are no longer as simple as requiring a box, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Other peripherals in the past were optional and not nearly as common as they are now. In this course, explore concepts for computer devices and components, such as the basics of computer networking. Next, learn about various peripherals, including setup steps and installation methods. Finally, examine the insides of computers with an overview of motherboards, BIOS and firmware, CPUs and RAM, storage types, cooling systems, and network interface cards (NICs). This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
17 videos |
2h 41m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Internet, Storage, & Computer Systems
When computers first hit the scene, they were a marvel and a mystery to most individuals, but accessibility improvements over time allowed them to become moderately more useful. They then began to extraordinarily change the world with the advent of the Internet. In this course, discover the role and features of the Internet, storage, and computer systems, beginning with the various Internet connection technologies and computer storage types. Next, learn about the various types of computers and the features of mobile phones, tablet devices, and gaming systems. Finally, explore an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the technological advances that enable IoT. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
14 videos |
1h 29m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Operating Systems
Computers need software to function, and that software has changed fundamentally since the very first computers were created. Nowadays, sophisticated operating systems (OSs) are used to perform everyday tasks. In this course, learn about computer operating systems, including the types and basic features of OSs and the application hardware interface. Next, explore Windows management, including managing applications, devices, users, and access control. Finally, investigate file systems, key OS features, task scheduling, and common methods for tweaking a Windows OS, including using command line interfaces (CLIs) to perform operations. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
18 videos |
2h 24m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Database Concepts
Computers require hardware and software to operate, but they also rely on data to be truly useful. Data comes in many forms and is an invaluable commodity in today's world. In order to make data useful, we use databases. In this course, you will learn about the basics of databases, beginning with what they are and how they're structured. Then you will dig into the common types of databases, database records, and basic database creation. Finally, you will explore database management systems, data manipulation and access methods, dumps and backups, and how to import and export databases. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
19 videos |
2h 9m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: CIA Triad
Computer data is created at a rate that we can barely comprehend. Much of that information is immensely useful and readily available to anyone, but there is a large contingent of information that is and should remain confidential. In this course, you will explore the CIA triad, beginning with the principle of least privilege and concerns surrounding confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Then you will learn about methods for protecting information, including antivirus and antimalware software, firewalls, password security, and safe browsing. Finally, you will discover the importance of patching and updates, best practices for device security, and removing unwanted software. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
17 videos |
1h 43m
Assessment
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Authentication & Disaster Recovery
Accessing information is something we all do in our professional and private lives. Regardless of the purpose for accessing this information, the information must be secure and capable of being recovered should a disastrous situation arise. In this course, you will learn about authentication and disaster recovery concepts, beginning with the AAA framework and authentication, authorization, and accounting. Then you'll discover important methods used to protect access to information, including passwords, PINs, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and biometrics. Finally, you'll explore fault tolerance, high availability, and the importance of storage location, contingency planning, and disaster recovery. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.
17 videos |
1h 51m
Assessment
Badge
Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers: Cloud Computing Principles
The cloud has various deployment and service models that can help an organization design their very own cloud strategy based on their needs. In this course, you'll learn about components of cloud computing including storage, compute, data management, monitoring, code management, and process and deployment management. Investigate cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid, and community) and serverless architectures such as Backend as a Service (BaaS) and Function as a Service (FaaS). Explore cloud service models such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service and discover common use cases for each. Finally, learn about cloud deployment architectures and security considerations including lack of control, data breaches, and compliance. After course completion, you'll be able to recognize cloud deployment and service models and key cloud security considerations.
15 videos |
1h 40m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA A+ Core 1: Cloud Computing Concepts
Cloud computing allows users to store and access data and programs over the internet instead of a local hard drive. In this course, explore cloud computing concepts such as cloud model types, resource sharing, measure service, and virtual desktops. Discover the features of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS); and learn how to differentiate between public, private, hybrid, and community cloud infrastructures. Discover key differences between internal and external shared resources and explore rapid elasticity, a feature that allows for scalable provisioning. Finally, examine the considerations and benefits of using a measured service or a metered service and investigate the types of virtual desktops and their purposes. This course will prepare learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) certification.
11 videos |
1h 17m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA A+ Core 2: Desktop, Server, & Mobile Operating Systems
Technicians must be aware of the features and installation requirements of various types of operating systems. Use this course to learn about common OS types and how to perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse OS environment. Begin by exploring the features of Windows, Linux, macOS, ChromeOS, and mobile device operating systems. Discover available OS installation options and plan an operating system deployment strategy after reviewing various installation methods. Finally, perform the installation of a Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Ubuntu Linux, and macOS system. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to select the appropriate operating system for a given scenario and plan its deployment. This course will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification exam.
14 videos |
1h 18m
Assessment
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CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating System & Network Management
Understanding the network connectivity options in modern operating systems is a vital skill you need as a technician. In this course, you will explore various GUI management tools that can be used when working in Windows. Learn to navigate and configure Control Panel settings and discover how to utilize networking commands in Windows and Linux, and management tools for macOS. Next, you will review how IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP works and observe how to configure Windows DNS and DHCP servers. Finally, learn how to manage various network settings, including those related to Windows Defender and Microsoft Active Directory. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to use command-line management tools and manage network-related settings in Windows, Linux, and the macOS. This course will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification exam.
16 videos |
1h 50m
Assessment
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CompTIA A+ Core 2: Information Management & Change Management Processes
Ticketing systems are a great way to collect user and device information, descriptions of problems, and problem resolutions. This course will explore ticketing and asset management systems and how these systems capture information about events and resources. Explore document types such as acceptable use policies, compliance, and network topology diagrams. Discover components of a typical standard operating procedure, including procedures for custom installation of software packages. Next, consider the importance of knowledge base articles and explore best practices for documenting business processes, including rollback plans, sandbox testing, and responsible staff members. Lastly, explore considerations when explaining basic change management best practices. This course is part of a series that will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification exam.
11 videos |
55m
Assessment
Badge
Windows Environments
As a security operations person, you'll need to tailor your methods to suit the operating system your working with. This course covers some of the core competencies required to conduct offensive security operations against a Windows environment. Throughout this course, you'll learn how to recognize the differences between various Windows versions. You'll examine the role of intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) in a Windows environment. You'll then learn about the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it relates to Windows intrusions and identify the different Windows logging mechanisms. Next, you'll practice using event logging, basic PowerShell commands, and the Windows Registry. You'll then explore how the Windows hashing algorithm works and practice cracking an NTLM hash value. Lastly, you'll investigate different data artifacts within Windows and outline how best to work with Active Directory and Kerberos.
16 videos |
1h 31m
Assessment
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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Core Security Principles & Risk Management
It is of high importance that organizations operate upon a solid foundation of security principles, concepts, and risk management. It is impossible to reduce security risk until core security and risk management principles are defined. In this course, explore the elements of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad, along with the essentials of authentication and using non-repudiation services. Next, examine what risk is and the terminology surrounding risk management, threats, and vulnerability. Finally, learn about risk assessment, identification, and treatment and compare qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. This course prepares learners for the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam.
11 videos |
32m
Assessment
Badge
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Security Governance, Policies, & Controls
Security governance is a huge part of overall corporate or organizational governance. The security practitioner must be aware of various governance elements, regulations, laws, standards, policies, and procedures. Begin this course by exploring the elements of governance, including mission charter, leadership, and corporate guidance. Then investigate various laws and regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and HIPAA, standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and common policies and standard operating procedures. Next, examine the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) code of ethics. Finally, discover security control categories and types. This course prepares learners for the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam.
10 videos |
25m
Assessment
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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Business Continuity Planning
Many organizations nowadays have become aware of the need for business continuity planning, also known as continuity of operations. The main objective of a business continuity plan (BCP) is for an organization to maintain organizational operations while recovering from a major interruption. In this course, explore the importance and goals of business continuity and continuity of operations, as well as the components of a business continuity plan. Next, learn about business impact analysis (BIA), backup and restore policies, and disaster recovery plans. Finally, investigate the various tests and drills that incident response and business continuity plans should be subjected to. This course prepares learners for the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam.
10 videos |
30m
Assessment
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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Networking & Security Infrastructure
Although new security practitioners can come from development, database, or other backgrounds, the majority of security professionals come from a networking background. It is virtually impossible to separate networking knowledge from security expertise. Begin this course by exploring network types, network devices, and device addressing mechanisms. Then you will discover the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) reference models, logical ports, and the TCP handshake. Next, you will focus on transport layer security (TLS) and IP security (IPsec). Finally, you will examine virtual LANs (VLANs) and Wi-Fi fundamentals. This course prepares learners for the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam.
12 videos |
45m
Assessment
Badge
Secure Programmer: Intro to Programming Standards
In this course, learners can explore various IEEE programming standards, software requirement types, and requirements gathering techniques. Discover how software quality is defined and steps to take in the change management process. Begin this 10-video course with an introduction to basic programming and software engineering concepts. Then move on to a three-part tutorial on programming standards-part A on recalling IEEE programming standards including general, testing and quality, and maintenance and documentation standards; part B on IEEE standards, including NIST SP 800-27, ISO/IEC 15504 and 24744:2014, and ISO 29110; and part C on recalling IEEE and ISO programming standards. This leads into identifying software requirement types, the functionality, usability, reliability, performance, and supportability (FURPS) model, and the requirements gathering techniques. Next, you will explore requirements gathering techniques such as brainstorming, interviews, focus groups, and reverse engineering, and examine quality and the change management process. In the final tutorial, learners observe how to apply the IEEE Std 730 standard for software quality.
10 videos |
55m
Assessment
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Pen Testing Awareness: Results Management
This 14-video course explores benefits to an organization and the role of penetration testing to protect digital assets and networks. In this course, learners observe how to manage and analyze testing results. You will examine several testing methods, including black box, white box, and grey box testing. Next, you will learn about rules of engagement documents, which is executed prior to starting the penetrations testing. This document outlines rules around the test, and the importance of setting stopping points within a penetration test, and when to stop a penetration test. Explore test findings management, risk, risk tolerance, and how to align recommendations to an organization's needs and goals. You will learn about risk tolerance from a privacy and intellectual property perspective, and how to create good test reports for clients. You will learn to categorize your findings by using CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure) database, or the CVE details. Finally, you will learn how to communicate needed changes, and to emphasize the importance of further testing after recommendations are implemented.
14 videos |
1h 27m
Assessment
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Systems Engineering: An Introduction
Systems engineering is a holistic approach to engineering that considers the system, including its components, interactions, and environment. It aims to ensure that the system meets the needs and expectations of its stakeholders while satisfying technical, performance, and safety requirements. In this course, you will be introduced to systems engineering, beginning with a discussion of its systems engineering principles, the systems engineering life cycle, the systems engineering process, the V-model, the iterative process model, and lean engineering. Then you will learn about process integration, systems engineering and complex systems, and how systems engineering compares to similar disciplines. Finally, you will explore system types and engineering product development.
17 videos |
1h 37m
Assessment
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Systems Engineering: Principles & Design Process
Systems engineering aims to ensure that the system meets the needs and expectations of its stakeholders while satisfying technical, performance, and safety requirements. To accomplish that feat, it's important to understand systems engineering principles, planning, and process design. In this course, you'll learn about engineering systems, beginning with the importance of engineering, the systems engineer role, engineered system context, and the impact of systems engineering on project management. Then you'll dig into the benefits of systems engineering, how systems engineers solve complex problems, and systems engineering plans and planning. Finally, you'll explore the engineering design process, its key principles and advantages, solving engineering design process problems, and how to create an engineering design process project.
17 videos |
1h 36m
Assessment
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Systems Engineering: System Architecture & Design
Systems engineering involves a structured and iterative process of defining, analyzing, designing, validating, and verifying the system. System architecture and design are key elements of that process and require a significant amount of understanding in order to complement how everything works together in the system engineering process. In this course, you will explore system architecture and design, beginning with system architecture and components, system requirements, and modeling and simulation. Then you will learn about considerations for system requirements, system modularity, and standardization. Next, you will examine stakeholders and stakeholder needs and requirements. Finally, you will explore the principles of system design, investigate metrics for evaluating system designs, and find out how to evaluate a system.
18 videos |
1h 38m
Assessment
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Systems Engineering: Systems Thinking
Systems Engineering requires effective communication and collaboration among various stakeholders, including customers, users, designers, developers, testers, and managers. Systems thinking is a way of understanding complexity and looking at systems in their entirety. In this course, you will begin with an introduction to systems thinking, its philosophy, and principles. Then you'll learn about the advantages of systems thinking, key systems thinking concepts, and common systems thinking tools. Finally, you'll look at systems thinking as it relates to systems engineering and how systems thinking can be applied to real-world problems.
9 videos |
44m
Assessment
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Managing Enterprise InfoSec Risks & Risk Tolerance
IT security risks can be defined as a combination of the consequences of an event and the associated likelihood of occurrence. They can be managed by an organization through asset-safeguarding strategies. Through this course, learn about managing enterprise information security (InfoSec) risk and risk tolerance. Explore the definition of risk, how it differs from threats and vulnerabilities, and the history of information security. Next, discover common threats to IT systems and data, how to identify and manage security risks, and the key differences between quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. Finally, learn about common risk assessment tools and the differences between penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Upon completion, you'll be able to outline and manage IT security risks.
15 videos |
1h 44m
Assessment
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Information Security Practices: Multi-year InfoSec Planning
There is no easy way to predict the future of information security. There are however strategies leaders can implement to better plan and prepare for future growth, security, and threats. In this course, examine potential information security threats, how complexity makes them challenging to predict and plan for, and the threats that ransomware, cybercrime, and the growing crime-as-a-service (CaaS) community pose. Next, discover how work shortages and voids created by skills gaps can cause major issues and the impact of recent global pandemics. Finally, explore operational technology, application container risks, and the evolving risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Upon completion, you'll be able to plan for the future as an InfoSec leader.
15 videos |
1h 17m
Assessment
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Information Security: Securing Networking Protocols
Learners can explore the key concept of the common protocols in use, and discover the security issues of the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) model and security protocols, in this 10-video course. You will begin by taking a look at the common protocols used in a network, the ports they use, and the type they are and what they do. Next, you will examine some of the security issues of the TCP/IP model at the layer level, of which it has four: application, transport, Internet, and data link. You will also explore the threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques in network security; identify the types of weak protocols and their replacements; and classify the various types of security protocols. Then learners will continue by examining various ways to use security protocols in different situations; the importance of implementing security protocols. In the final tutorial, learners will explore the security-first mindset and its necessity.
10 videos |
56m
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Information Security: Hardened Security Topologies
In this 8-video course, learners will discover the key concepts of different security topologies and the key role they play in network security. Begin with an introduction to security topologies, which define the network design based on security requirements. You will then explore the design goals for security topology, the elements used to ensure that the information is secure, which means that you need the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), of information in a proper way, and it needs to be secured. You also need to practice accountability along with CIA concepts. Next, you will examine advantages and disadvantages of different security topologies, which are the Intranet, the Internet, and various other topologies. You will take a look at the impact of integrating cloud topologies, and also delve into the various layers of security in cloud computing. The final tutorial in this course explores the different methods used to harden the components of security topologies.
8 videos |
42m
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