This course takes a deeper dive into concepts introduced in the first course, with an emphasis on recognizing the focus of the CISSP eight security domains, steps of risk management, security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST, CIA triad, OWASP), as well as common security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, learners are provided with an opportunity to explore and analyze SIEM data, use a playbook to respond to identified threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, and conduct a security audit.
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
This course is part of Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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What you'll learn
Identify the primary threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations
Examine how organizations use security frameworks and controls to protect business operations
Define commonly used Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
Use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities
Skills you'll gain
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Security Controls
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance Auditing
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Threat Management
- Information Assurance
- Enterprise Security
- Risk Analysis
- Information Systems Security
- Risk Management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Auditing
- Threat Detection
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This course is part of the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module explains the focus of CISSP’s eight security domains. Then, primary threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations are identified and defined, along with a discussion of the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities entry-level security analysts focus on most. Additionally, NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) is introduced.
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10 videos5 readings3 assignments1 plugin
This module explains security frameworks and controls, along with the core components of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. They will also learn about Open Web Application Security Project, recently renamed Open Worldwide Application Security Project® (OWASP), security principles and security audits.
What's included
11 videos6 readings6 assignments1 plugin
This module will explore industry leading security information and event management (SIEM) tools that are used by security professionals to protect business operations. You'll learn how entry-level security analysts use SIEM dashboards as part of their every day work.
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7 videos4 readings3 assignments1 plugin
This module discusses the purposes and common uses of playbooks. They’ll also explore how cybersecurity professionals use playbooks to respond to identified threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
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7 videos6 readings3 assignments2 plugins
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Holistic coverage of foundational concepts of what security is and how it is practiced in the industry, industry frameworks, before overlaying with contextualised cyber security practices.
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Everything is perfectly explained. The real life experience being shared is also crucial to the overall success of the course, as it helps eliminate fear, or myth about Cybersecurity field.
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