Introduction to IT Security

Introduction to IT Security

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Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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Flexible schedule

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

22 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Students will learn about security and risk management, IAM, cryptography, vulnerability management, and incident response.

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There are 9 modules in this course

In Introduction to IT Security, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of security management. You’ll learn about risk assessment and management concepts, analyze quantitative and qualitative risk, and familiarize yourself with various types of security controls.

Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Understand the security management process ● Harden endpoint devices including mobile and IoT devices ● Manage incident responses effectively and plan for business continuity ● Implement network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless security, remote access, and cloud computing Throughout this course, hands-on labs will enable you to apply security concepts to real-world scenarios. These range from practicing the application of security to networks, hacking simulations, to forensic simulations. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the course.

In this module, you will explore the information security cycle including the concepts of security, risk and the security management process. Then you will leqarn about physical security including the different control types and physical security controls from each type, and addressing environmental exposures.

What's included

11 videos2 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

11 videos Total 55 minutes

Introduction to the ATA Program 5 minutes
Overview of ATA Track 1 minute
Advice for Completing the ATA Program 6 minutes
Security Course Syllabus 6 minutes
Security 3 minutes
Risk 10 minutes
Security Management Process 4 minutes
Physical Security 1 minute
Physical Security Controls 6 minutes
Environmental Exposures 8 minutes
Security Fundamentals Review 5 minutes

2 readings Total 25 minutes

README 5 minutes
Analyze Risk for a Physical Facility 20 minutes

3 assignments Total 40 minutes

The Information Security Cycle Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Physical Security Practice Assessment 10 minutes
Security Fundamentals Graded Assessment 15 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

What's your risk appetite? 10 minutes
How do you handle physical security? 10 minutes

In this module, you will explore authentication in depth including learning about authentication factors, multi-factor and single-factor authentication, and strong passwords. You will learn about account management including multiple and shared accounts, single sign-on and access control.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments2 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 62 minutes

Authentication 6 minutes
Authentication Factors 8 minutes
Strong Passwords 9 minutes
Multiple and Shared Accounts 5 minutes
Account Management 6 minutes
Single Sign-On 8 minutes
Access Control 9 minutes
Authentication and Account Management Review 9 minutes

1 reading Total 15 minutes

Develop Authentication and Access Control Policies 15 minutes

3 assignments Total 60 minutes

Authentication Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Account Management Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Authentication and Account Management Graded Assessment 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

So many web sites, too many passwords! 10 minutes
Develop Authentication and Access Control Policies 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about securing endpoints including patch management and application control. You will explore integrating mobile and IoT devices, and the effects of location services.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments

7 videos Total 47 minutes

Hardening Endpoints 7 minutes
Patch Management 6 minutes
Application Control 5 minutes
Mobile Devices 11 minutes
Location Services 6 minutes
Application Control 5 minutes
Device Security Review 8 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Personal Security Assessment 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 31 minutes

Endpoint Security Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Mobile Device Security Practice Assessment 1 minute
Device Security Graded Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, you will learn the basics of cryptography including the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and some of the algorithms. You will learn about hashes and digital certificates and understand the fundamentals of a Public Key Infrastructure.

What's included

11 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt

11 videos Total 77 minutes

Cryptography Overview 7 minutes
Symmetric Encryption 7 minutes
Asymmetric Encryption 9 minutes
Hashes 6 minutes
Digital Certificates 10 minutes
Digital Signatures 4 minutes
HTTPS Example 9 minutes
Public Key Infrastructure 8 minutes
Certificate Life Cycle 7 minutes
Key Escrow 4 minutes
Cryptography Fundamentals Review 6 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Examining Certificates 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Cryptography Fundamentals Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Certificates Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Cryptography Fundamentals Graded Assessment 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Let it all out! 10 minutes

In this module, you will review network components and learn about defense in depth including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. You will learn about extending the network perimeter including wireless networks, cloud services and remote access.

What's included

10 videos6 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 81 minutes

Defense in Depth 9 minutes
Firewalls 6 minutes
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems 7 minutes
Wireless Networks 6 minutes
Implementing Wireless 7 minutes
Securing Wireless 9 minutes
Remote Access 6 minutes
Remote Access Protocols 10 minutes
Cloud Computing 11 minutes
Network Security Review 9 minutes

6 readings Total 177 minutes

Network Components 8 minutes
802.11 Standards 4 minutes
Install Packet Tracer 30 minutes
Exploring NAT 80 minutes
Configuring VLANs 30 minutes
Configure Wireless 25 minutes

4 assignments Total 46 minutes

Defense in Depth Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Wireless Networks Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Extending the Network Perimeter Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Network Security Graded Assessment 1 minute

In this module, you will learn about vulnerability scanning and ethical hacking. You will explore data security, security policies, and gain a deeper understanding of risk. You will also learn about compliance.

What's included

8 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 63 minutes

Vulnerability Scanning 7 minutes
Ethical Hacking 10 minutes
Data Security 5 minutes
Security Documents 8 minutes
Typical Security Policies 8 minutes
Risk 6 minutes
Compliance 10 minutes
Security Management Review 8 minutes

2 readings Total 42 minutes

Security Utilities 2 minutes
Explore Vulnerabilities 40 minutes

3 assignments Total 26 minutes

Assessing Vulnerabilities Practice Assessment 10 minutes
Risk Management Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Security Management Graded Assessment 1 minute

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Risky Business 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about attackers and attacks. You will learn about the concepts behind social engineering and some of the more common social engineering attacks. You will learn about web attacks, malware, software attacks, wireless attacks and password attacks.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 66 minutes

Attackers 5 minutes
Social Engineering 9 minutes
Web Attacks 10 minutes
Malware 11 minutes
Software/Network Attacks 8 minutes
Wireless Attacks 4 minutes
Password Attacks 5 minutes
Security Threats Review 13 minutes

1 reading Total 25 minutes

Explore Hacking 25 minutes

3 assignments Total 60 minutes

Social Engineering and Web Attacks Practice Assessment 30 minutes
Malware and Other Attacks Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Security Threats Graded Assessment 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Are you paranoid yet? 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about how to manage security incidents including prevention techniques. You will gain an understanding of incident response, forensics, business continuity, redundancy, the disaster recovery process, RAID and backups.