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Security Assessment, Operations, and Secure Development

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Security Assessment, Operations, and Secure Development

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand CISSP core concepts like the CIA Triad and security vulnerabilities

  • Analyze and assess various cyber threats, including APTs and malware

  • Evaluate risk and apply governance frameworks for effective security

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September 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

This module covers essential concepts in security assessment, testing, and compliance, including penetration testing, vulnerability management, auditing, and key security frameworks. Learners will gain an understanding of how to evaluate and strengthen organizational security through systematic approaches and industry standards.

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15 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module covers essential security operations concepts, including change management, release management, configuration control, and financial metrics in IT. Learners will gain an understanding of how to manage system changes, maintain compliance, and evaluate security investments effectively.

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6 videos1 assignment

This module covers the essential elements of incident management and response, including planning, evidence collection, communication, and post-incident evaluation. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively manage and improve organizational responses to incidents, including cyberattacks and natural disasters.

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7 videos1 assignment

This module explores the essential components of security operations, including Security Operations Centers (SOC), SIEM systems, endpoint security, and advanced detection and response technologies. Learners will gain insights into monitoring, threat detection, and automation in cybersecurity. The module also covers file integrity monitoring and its role in securing organizational data.

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5 videos1 assignment

This module covers essential concepts in business continuity and disaster recovery, including disaster impact analysis, recovery planning, backup strategies, and testing methods. Learners will gain an understanding of key metrics like RPO and RTO, as well as the importance of continuity planning and data protection.

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9 videos1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth look at software development security, focusing on key concepts, methodologies, and practices such as DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and API security. Learners will gain an understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle and apply best practices for secure development.

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7 videos1 assignment

This module covers essential concepts in software development security, including version control, application security testing, secure coding practices, and project management methodologies. Learners will gain an understanding of how to implement security throughout the software development lifecycle and manage projects effectively.

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6 videos1 assignment

This module covers the security and resilience of databases and modern application infrastructure. You will learn about database protection, data availability, Transparent Data Encryption, virtualization, software-defined data centers, containers, microservices, and serverless computing. These topics will help you assess the security implications of traditional and cloud-native technologies.

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7 videos1 assignment

This module covers essential concepts in software development security, including cloud computing models, service delivery, deployment strategies, and emerging technologies. Learners will gain an understanding of security controls, legal considerations, and exam preparation strategies for the CISSP certification.

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11 videos1 reading1 assignment

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