Cybersecurity Concepts

Overview

Unlock the foundations of cybersecurity with this comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential knowledge and tools to defend against modern threats. You’ll explore key concepts, techniques, and technologies that enable cybersecurity analysts to safeguard sensitive data and combat malicious activity effectively.

Dive deep into the building blocks of cybersecurity, starting with logging and operating system fundamentals, followed by insights into network infrastructure and IAM principles. You'll gain a strong grasp of encryption, network architecture, and tools like Wireshark, SIEM, and SOAR that are vital for detecting and mitigating threats.

As the course progresses, you’ll tackle real-world challenges such as identifying malicious activities across networks, hosts, and applications. Additionally, you'll explore advanced tools for email and file analysis, sandboxing, DNS reputation, and user behavior analytics.

Each module builds on the last, ensuring you’re prepared to handle a variety of cybersecurity scenarios. This course is perfect for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT enthusiasts, and tech-savvy individuals eager to bolster their defense skills.

No prior experience in cybersecurity is necessary, though basic computer knowledge will enhance your learning experience.

Syllabus

• Cybersecurity Concepts
In this module, we will lay the groundwork for understanding key cybersecurity concepts essential for defending digital systems. You’ll explore topics such as log ingestion, operating systems, and network architecture, along with mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data. We’ll also delve into identifying malicious activities, leveraging tools like packet capture, endpoint detection, and sandboxing, and learning about the importance of threat intelligence and process standardization to enhance cybersecurity operations.

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Taught by

Packt - Course Instructors

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Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)