SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security
About This Course
This introductory certification course is the fastest way to get up to speed in information security. Written and taught by battle-scarred security veterans, this entry-level course covers a broad spectrum of security topics and is liberally sprinkled with real life examples. A balanced mix of technical and managerial issues makes this course appealing to attendees who need to understand the salient facets of information security basics and the basics of risk management. Organizations often tap someone who has no information security training and say, "Congratulations, you are now a security officer." If you need to get up to speed fast, Security 301 rocks!
What You'll Learn
Are you new to cyber security and in need of an introduction to the fundamentals?
Are you bombarded with complex technical security terms that you don't understand?
Do you need to be conversant in basic security concepts, principles, and terms, but do not need "deep in the weeds" detail?
Have you decided to make a career change to take advantage of the job opportunities in cyber security and need formal training/certification?
Are you a manager who lays awake at night worrying that your company may be the next mega-breach headline story on the 6 o'clock news?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, the SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security training course is for you. Jump-start your cyber security knowledge by receiving insight and instruction from real-world security experts on critical topics that are fundamental to cyber security.
Some of the things this five-day comprehensive course covers includes core terminology, how computers and networks function, mobile device security, the Internet-of-Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), authentication including a new way of looking at passphrases, authorization including permissions, single-sign-on, & zero knowledge, cryptographic processes, social engineering, network attacks & malware, wireless security, firewalls and many other cyber security defense technologies, web & browser security, backups, virtual machines & cloud computing. All topics are covered at an easy-to-understand introductory level.
This course is for those who have very little knowledge of computers & technology with no prior knowledge of cyber security. The hands-on, step-by-step teaching approach enables you to grasp all the information presented, even if some of the topics are new to you. You will learn real-world cyber security fundamentals to serve as the foundation of your career skills and knowledge for years to come.
Entry Requirements
SEC301 does not have prerequisite courses. SEC301 assumes only the most basic knowledge of computers. SEC301 makes no assumptions regarding prior security knowledge. Participants must be proficient in written and spoken English. There are no minimum entry requirements for years of experience in the domain, education level or age group; but participants should possess the relevant prerequisite skills mentioned above.