Pearson Vue Certified IT Specialist Network Security Training
About This Course
Develop your expertise in network security with the WSQ Pearson Vue Certified IT Specialist Network Security Training. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to identify and assess network threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and develop robust risk management strategies for protecting organizational assets. Participants will gain insights into implementing key security principles, managing access control, and configuring encryption and authentication measures across various operating systems.
Through hands-on exercises, learners will also master techniques for securing network devices, designing security measures, and responding to security incidents effectively. With a focus on topics such as Defense in Depth, Operating System Security, and Secure Computing, this course ensures participants are well-prepared to mitigate risks, manage security protocols, and apply best practices in cybersecurity across diverse IT environments.
What You'll Learn
LO1: Identify and assess network threats and vulnerabilities by analyzing ICT configurations.
LO2: Evaluate organizational assets and develop risk management plans to address network infrastructure weaknesses effectively.
LO3: Design and implement security measures for network components by managing security phases.
LO4: Document security incidents and apply incident response configurations to manage risks based on established procedures.
Topics Covered:
Topic 1: Defense in Depth
• Identify core security principles
• Define and enforce physical security
• Identify security policy types
• Identify attack types
• Identify backup and restore types
Topic 2: Operating System Security
• Identify client and server protection
• Configure user authentication
• Manage permissions in Windows and Linux
• Facilitate non-repudiation using audit policies and log files
• Demonstrate knowledge of encryption
Topic 3: Network Device Security
• Implement wireless security
• Identify the role of network protection devices
• Identify network isolation methods
• Identify protocol security concepts
Topic 4: Secure Computing
• Implement email protection
• Manage browser security
• Install and configure anti-malware and antivirus software
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Year Group : 21-65 years old