System and Application Security Course

Domain 7 will discuss the fundamentals of malware and steps organizations may take to prevent or mitigate it.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Course description

In this course, we will discover most prevalent types of malware and malicious code that exist today, such as Trojans, viruses and ransomware. We will also discuss different methods of prevention that an organization may take, such as the deployment of endpoint security products. We will then discuss how organizations increased mobile device footprints either through Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or Corporate-Owned Personally Enabled (COPE) devices.

Syllabus

Virtualization & cloud security

Video - 00:33:00
An overview of virtualized and cloud environments and how to operate and configure them securely.
Mobile device management

Video - 00:19:00
An overview of different mobile security platforms used to manage devices on corporate networks.
Endpoint device security

Video - 00:25:00
An overview of different endpoint security devices and how to operate them.
Overview of malware and malicious activity

Video - 00:21:00
An overview of how to analyze and identify malicious activity and different types of malware.
SSCP Domain 7 Quiz

Assessment - 6 questions

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