This 40-hour course offers a comprehensive guide for understanding information systems network security management. It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Network Security
- Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
- Data Breaches
- Application and Networking-Based Attacks
- Host, Application, and Data Security
- Basic Cryptography
- Advanced Cryptography
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Administering a Secure Network
- Wireless Network Security
- Mobile Device Security
- Access Control Fundamentals
- Authentication and Account Management
- Business Continuity
- Risk Mitigation
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Factors
