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IT Security Expert

(ITSEC-EXP.AA1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-555-8
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About This Course

The IT Security Expert course is an advanced training program designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in cybersecurity. Covering topics such as penetration testing, incident response, cryptography, and advanced threat detection, this course prepares individuals to tackle complex security challenges in today's evolving threat landscape. Through hands-on labs and expert instruction, participants gain the expertise needed to protect organizations against sophisticated cyber threats and mitigate security risks effectively.

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1

Introduction

  • What Is the Security Expert Certification?
2

Security fundamentals

  • Module A: Security concepts
  • Module B: Understanding threats
  • Module C: Enterprise security strategy
  • Summary
3

Risk management

  • Module A: Risk management programs 
  • Module B: Security audits
  • Module C: Conducting security assessments
  • Summary
4

Organizational security

  • Module A: Social engineering 
  • Module B: Security policies 
  • Module C: User roles and training 
  • Summary
5

Cryptography

  • Module A: Cryptography concepts
  • Module B: Public key infrastructure
  • Summary
6

Network connectivity

  • Module A: Network attacks
  • Module B: Packet flow
  • Summary
7

Secure network configuration

  • Module A: Network security components
  • Module B: Secure network protocols
  • Module C: Hardening networks
  • Summary
8

Authentication

  • Module A: Authentication factors
  • Module B: Authentication protocols
  • Summary
9

Access control

  • Module A: Access control principles
  • Module B: Account management
  • Summary
10

Enterprise architecture

  • Module A: System vulnerabilities
  • Module B: System architecture
  • Summary
11

Secure assets

  • Module A: Physical security and safety 
  • Module B: Securing data
  • Summary
12

Securing specialized systems

  • Module A: Securing hosts
  • Module B: Mobile security
  • Summary
13

Secure applications

  • Module A: Application attacks
  • Module B: Securing applications
  • Summary
14

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Module A: Secure operations
  • Module B: Resilience and recovery
  • Summary
15

Threat detection and response

  • Module A: Security monitoring
  • Module B: Incident response procedures
  • Summary

1

Risk management

  • Gathering Site Information
  • Footprinting a Website
2

Organizational security

  • Using Anti-phishing Tools
3

Cryptography

  • Using Symmetric Encryption
  • Creating Asymmetric Key Pairs
  • Creating File Hashes
  • Examining PKI Certificates
  • Creating Certificates with OpenSSL
4

Network connectivity

  • Launching a DoS Attack
  • Capturing Credentials On-path
  • Cracking Passwords
  • Using Uncomplicated Firewall in Linux
  • Configuring a Network Firewall
5

Secure network configuration

  • Requesting PKI Certificates
  • Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Scanning the Network
6

Authentication

  • Installing a RADIUS Server
  • Examining Kerberos Settings
  • Examining Active Directory Objects
7

Access control

  • Delegating Control in Active Directory
  • Enforcing Password Policies
  • Creating a Windows Domain User
  • Creating Linux Users and Groups
8

Enterprise architecture

  • Examining Spyware
  • Detecting Virtualization
9

Secure assets

  • Assigning NTFS Permissions
10

Securing specialized systems

  • Creating a Security Template
  • Enforcing a Security Template
11

Secure applications

  • Exploiting an Overflow Vulnerability
  • Exploiting a TOCTOU Vulnerability
  • Performing SQL Injection in DVWA
  • Performing an XSS Attack in DVWA
  • Examining Application Vulnerabilities
12

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Scheduling a Server Backup
13

Threat detection and response

  • Viewing Windows Event Logs
  • Viewing Linux Event Logs

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Multiple choice questions

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