In this course, we will cover Domain 3 of the CISSP exam, which focuses on security architecture and engineering. We introduce principles of security design like “secure-by-default” and principles of least privilege. We will examine security models on which systems can be built and look at the hardware, software and firmware that will enforce these models. We will also dive into cloud services and CISSP. Beginning with a high-level overview of how cloud computing works, you'll see different deployment models, different service structures and the various security risks inherent in each model.
CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
This course is part of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Specialization
Instructor: InfoSec Institute Instructor
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Advanced level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Skills you'll gain
- Computer Security
- Software As A Service
- Platform As A Service (PaaS)
- Security Engineering
- Systems Architecture
- Threat Modeling
- Data Integrity
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
- Threat Detection
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Security
- Application Security
- Threat Management
- IT Security Architecture
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Security Controls
- Cyber Security Assessment
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this course, we will introduce principles of security design like “secure-by-default” and principles of least privilege. We will examine security models on which systems can be built and look at the hardware, software and firmware that will enforce these models
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
In this course, you will dive into cloud services and CISSP. Beginning with a high-level overview of how cloud computing works, you'll see different deployment models, different service structures and the various security risks inherent in each model.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
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