Security assessment and testing Course

This course describes how information systems and other business activities are monitored to ensure effectiveness.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Course description

Regular evaluation of security controls ensures that information systems are properly protected. Testing techniques should be automated, performed continuously and in compliance with organizational policy.

Syllabus

Software testing

Video - 00:13:00

This video reviews how applications should be examined for functionality and security.
System security testing

Video - 00:46:00

This video describes ethical hacking techniques for evaluating information systems controls.
Auditing

Video - 00:21:00

A look at recommendations for policies and objectives to meet during an audit.

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Plans & pricing

Infosec Skills Personal

$299 / year

  • 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
  • Skill assessments
  • Infosec peer community support

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$799 per license / year

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  • Single sign-on (SSO)
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  • 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Create and assign custom learning paths
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
  • Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps

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