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There are 4 modules in this course
This program equips cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and system administrators with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across modern enterprise environments. You’ll start by understanding the vulnerability assessment lifecycle, exploring how weaknesses emerge in networks, systems, and web applications, and learning the principles behind risk, exposure, and exploitability.
Next, you’ll dive into hands-on vulnerability assessment techniques, using tools such as Nmap, Nikto, and open-source scanners to perform host discovery, service enumeration, and web application checks. You’ll learn how to validate findings, classify severity using structured scoring methods, and document vulnerabilities effectively for organizational reporting.
You’ll then advance into vulnerability management, where you’ll design patching workflows, apply configuration hardening practices, automate remediation tasks, and perform post-fix validation. You will also learn how to build governance processes, track metrics, and create dashboards that support long-term risk reduction and audit readiness.
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain the core concepts of vulnerability assessment and the full assessment lifecycle.
- Distinguish between vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and exploits in enterprise environments.
- Conduct network and web vulnerability scans using open-source tools such as Nmap and Nikto.
- Validate scan results, classify vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation using risk-based scoring.
- Implement patch management, configuration hardening, and automated remediation techniques.
- Design and document a vulnerability management program aligned with governance requirements.
- Create consolidated reports and dashboards to track vulnerabilities and support compliance.
This course is designed for cybersecurity engineers, SOC analysts, network administrators, DevOps practitioners, and IT security professionals seeking to strengthen their skills in vulnerability assessment and operational risk management.
Join us to develop the practical, analytical, and strategic skills required to secure enterprise systems through effective vulnerability assessment and management practices.
Build foundational security skills by learning how vulnerabilities emerge, how they are discovered, and how they impact system risk. Explore the full vulnerability assessment lifecycle—from discovery and scanning to analysis and reporting—while gaining hands-on experience with open-source tools to evaluate real system weaknesses accurately and systematically.
What's included
12 videos4 readings3 assignments
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12 videos•Total 54 minutes
Specialization Introduction•2 minutes
Course Introduction•1 minute
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Their Impact•3 minutes
Vulnerability Assessment Lifecycle •5 minutes
Vulnerability Research for Risk Evaluation•4 minutes
Demonstration: Host Discovery and Port Scan with Nmap•5 minutes
Demonstration: Conducting Vulnerability Research for Risk Evaluation•6 minutes
Strengthen your assessment expertise by conducting in-depth network, system, and web application evaluations. Learn advanced scanning techniques, enumerate services, analyze exposure, and assess web security through OWASP-aligned methods. Practice validating findings, simulating attack paths, and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on severity and impact.
What's included
10 videos6 readings3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 57 minutes
Network Scanning and Service Enumeration•6 minutes
Scanning Techniques Across ICMP, TCP, and UDP•6 minutes
Intrusion Surface and Exposure Analysis•5 minutes
Demonstration: Enumerating Network Services and Versions•6 minutes
Demonstration: Assessing Network Exposure Through ICMP, TCP, and UDP Scanning•5 minutes
Web Application Architecture and Security Fundamentals•5 minutes
Securing Web Applications with HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and WAF•6 minutes
Web Application Security through OWASP Standards•5 minutes
Demonstration: Assessing Headers, TLS, and OWASP controls•7 minutes
Demonstration: Simulating SQL Injection and Reflected XSS•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Understanding Network Mapping and Topology Analysis•10 minutes
Exposure Analysis and Attack Surface Reduction in Network Environments•10 minutes
Understanding Web Application Attack Surfaces and Risk Vectors•10 minutes
Advanced Techniques for Network and Web Vulnerability Detection•10 minutes
Applying OWASP Frameworks for Effective Web Application Security•10 minutes
Develop the skills to operationalize a complete vulnerability management program. Learn to design patch cycles, automate remediation workflows, evaluate configuration changes, and track post-fix validation. Explore governance, metrics, dashboards, and reporting practices that help organizations monitor trends and maintain security readiness at scale.
What's included
10 videos4 readings3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 47 minutes
Managing the Vulnerability Lifecycle •5 minutes
Configuration Hardening and Change Control•4 minutes
Automating Patch Deployment and Validation•4 minutes
Demonstration: Post-Patch Validation and Log Checks•6 minutes
Demonstration: Automating Patch Deployment with Scripts•5 minutes
Establishing Policy Frameworks and Governance•4 minutes
Defining Metrics and Vulnerability Scoring Systems•5 minutes
Managing Risk Acceptance and Exceptions•4 minutes
Demonstration: Consolidating Scan Reports using Bash•5 minutes
Demonstration: Generating a CSV Governance and Risk Dashboard•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Automating Patch Management for Scalable Security Operations•10 minutes
Understanding Vulnerability Scoring and Prioritization•10 minutes
Designing a Governance-Driven Vulnerability Management Framework•10 minutes
Module Summary: Vulnerability Management and Remediation•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 42 minutes
Practice Quiz: Patch Management and Automation•6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Vulnerability Program Design•6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Vulnerability Management and Remediation•30 minutes
Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Course Summary•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Practice Project: End-to-End Vulnerability Assessment and Management Simulation•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Securing Enterprise Systems Through Vulnerability Assessment•30 minutes
End Course Knowledge Check: Vulnerability Assessment and Management•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes
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This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, SOC analysts, system administrators, network engineers, and anyone responsible for identifying and managing security vulnerabilities.
What topics are covered in this course?
You will learn vulnerability assessment fundamentals, network and web scanning techniques, risk classification, remediation strategies, patch management, and how to build a vulnerability management program.
Will I get hands-on practice with security tools?
Yes! The course includes practical demos and guided exercises using tools like Nmap, Nikto, and basic vulnerability scanners. You will perform real assessments, validate findings, and practice remediation workflows.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will learn how to discover vulnerabilities, interpret scan reports, assess risk severity, prioritize remediation, automate patching steps, and create consolidated vulnerability reports and dashboards.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The course can be completed in 3–4 weeks, with a recommended pace of 4–5 hours per week. You can proceed at your own speed and revisit videos, readings, and quizzes anytime.
Do I need programming or advanced security expertise to enroll?
No. This course is beginner-friendly and does not require programming skills. Basic familiarity with IT systems is helpful, but all essential concepts and tools will be introduced step-by-step.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. After completing all modules and assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion to validate your skills in vulnerability assessment and management.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.