Cybersecurity Entry-Level Bundle

This 2-course bundle includes online training for two highly-respected entry-level cybersecurity certifications: CompTIA Security+ and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). Exams are not included and must be purchased separately.

This bundle covers the following topics:

CompTIA Security+

Identifying Security Threats:

• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Classify Network Attacks
• Classify Software Based Attacks

Hardening Internal Systems:

• Harden Base Operating Systems and Directory Services
• DHCP Services
• DHCP Servers
• Network File
• Print Servers

Internetwork Devices and Services:

• Hardening Internetwork Connection Devices
• DNS and BIND Servers
• Web Servers and FTP Servers
• Email Servers

Securing Network Communications:

• Secure Network Traffic Using IP Security (IPSec)
• Wireless Traffic
• Client Internet Access
• Remote Access Channel

Public Key Infrastructure:

• Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
• Back Up Certificate Authorities
• Restore a Certificate Authority

Monitoring the Security Infrastructure:

• Scan for Vulnerabilities
• Monitor for Intruders
• Respond to Security Incidents

Enforcing Organisational Security Policy:

• Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
• Legal Compliance
• Physical Security Compliance
• Educate Users

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Module 1: Access Controls

• Implementing Authentication Methods
• Implementing Access Controls
• Operating Internetwork Trust Architectures
• The Identity Management Lifecycle

Module 2: Security Operations and Administration

• Comprehending and Complying with the Code of Ethics
• Understanding Security Concepts
• Documenting and Operating Security Controls
• Asset Management
• Implementing and Evaluating Compliance with Controls
• Participation in Security Awareness and Training
• Participation in Physical Security Operations
• Change Management Participation

Module 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

• Understanding the Process of Risk Management
• Performing Security Assessment Activities
• Operating and Maintaining Monitoring Systems
• Analysing the Results of Monitoring

Module 4: Incident Response and Recovery

• Incident Handling Participation
• Understanding and Supporting Forensic Investigations
• Comprehending and Supporting BCP and DRP

Module 5: Cryptography

• Understanding and Applying Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
• Understanding Cryptography Requirements
• Comprehending and Supporting Secure Protocols
• Operating and Implementing Cryptographic Systems

Module 6: Network and Communications Security

• Understanding Network-Related Security Issues
• Protecting Telecommunications Technologies
• Controlling Network Access
• Managing LAN-Based Security
• Running and Configuring Network-Based Security Devices
• Implementing and Operating Wireless Technologies

Module 7: Systems and Application Security

• Identifying and Evaluating Malicious Code and Activity
• Enforcing and Operating Endpoint Device Security
• Running and Configuring Cloud Security
• Securing Large Data Systems
• Operating and Securing Virtual Environments

Anybody with some cybersecurity experience who would like to gain certification.

There are no prerequisites to take these courses, though SSCP requires 1 year of paid security experience.