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
Access Control Models
Video - 00:02:00
Security Terms
Video - 00:04:00
Risks
Video - 00:01:00
Exploits
Video - 00:07:00
Vulnerabilities
Video - 00:06:00
Defense in Depth Strategy
Video - 00:01:00
Meet the author
Matt Carey is a network engineer who has been in the IT field for over a decade. He has worked on over 100 networks with his main focus being Cisco WAN, DC, SDN and security solutions.
Working as a consultant has given him exposure to many different technologies and skills, which has helped him excel in IT. Teaching has always been one of his passions, and he started working as an instructor about five years into his career. He enjoys using his experience to help others further their careers in IT and security.
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