This course covers access control mechanisms and security protocols. You will explore the identity management lifecycle and learn to implement and maintain robust authentication methods. Gain insights into discretionary, mandatory, and role-based access controls, crucial for determining who can access sensitive information. Learn about internetwork trust architectures and the importance of third-party trust relationships in secure communications. You will also cover vulnerability assessment and management, equipping you with the tools to identify and mitigate security threats effectively. Additionally, the course covers continuous security monitoring, preparing you for threat detection and log management.
(SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3
(SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3
This course is part of (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Master authentication methods and identity management life cycles.
Understand and apply various access control models (DAC, MAC, RBAC).
Conduct effective vulnerability assessments and continuous security monitoring.
Develop skills in quantitative and qualitative risk management.
Skills you'll gain
- Continuous Monitoring
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Threat Detection
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Security Management
- Information Systems Security
- User Accounts
- Identity and Access Management
- Authentications
- Network Security
- Authorization (Computing)
- Security Controls
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Vulnerability Management
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Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
This module covers authentication and the identity management life cycle. It also introduces other access controls. You will learn about the differences between discretionary access control (DAC), mandatory access control (MAC), and role-based access control (RBAC). An understanding of these controls is integral to successfully completing the exam.
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