Course
Security Concepts
Get familiar with some common security lingo and strategies used to identify risks and secure systems.
Course description
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is today. In this course, you'll get a closer introduction to some of the basic security concepts and tools that will help you later on in the CCNA Cyber Ops Learning Path — and in the rest of your career!
Syllabus
Describe the CIA Triad
Video - 00:01:00
Rule/Time-based Access Control
Video - 00:01:00
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
Video - 00:12:00
Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
Video - 00:02:00
Zero Trust
Video - 00:02:00
Threat Hunting
Video - 00:01:00
Security Management
Video - 00:02:00
Learn about cybersecurity management.
Access Control Models
Video - 00:02:00
Learn how access control models work.
Security Terms
Video - 00:04:00
Learn security terms you should be familiar with for the CCNA Cyber Ops exam.
Risks
Video - 00:01:00
Get an overview of security risks and risk assessments.
Exploits
Video - 00:07:00
Learn about different types of exploits available in Metasploit.
Vulnerabilities
Video - 00:06:00
Learn about finding vulnerabilities using GoLismero in Kali Linux.
Defense in Depth Strategy
Video - 00:01:00
Learn how defensive mechanisms are layered.
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