Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

In this course, you’ll learn how to strengthen cybersecurity operations by mastering core principles, modern threat management, and security response practices.

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Course curriculum

1. Segment 00: Reading - Welcome to the Course: Course Overview
2. Segment 01: Welcome and Course Goals
1. Segment 03: Chapter Introduction
2. Segment 04: Defining Cybersecurity: What it is and Why it Matters
3. Segment 05: The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
4. Segment 06: Core Cybersecurity Principles and Objectives
1. Segment 07: Overview of Cybersecurity Domains
2. Segment 08: Understanding Attack Surfaces and Critical Assets
3. Segment 09: Cybersecurity Frameworks: Guiding Operations
1. Segment 10: Key Roles and Teams in Cybersecurity Operations
2. Segment 11: The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness and Training
3. Segment 12: The Cybersecurity Skills Gap and AI's Role
4. Segment 13: Reading - Security Architecture: What it is, Benefits, and Frameworks
5. Segment 14: Hands-On-Learning - Cybersecurity First Responder Scenario
6. Segment 15: Quiz - Foundations of Cybersecurity
1. Segment 16: Chapter Introduction
2. Segment 17: IAM Explained: The Four A's
3. Segment 18: Access Control Models and Least Privilege
4. Segment 19: Role-Based Access Control and Its Benefits
1. Segment 20: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) vs. Single-Factor Authentication
2. Segment 21: Introduction to Passwordless Authentication and Passkeys (FIDO)
3. Segment 22: Zero Trust Architecture: Principles and Implementation
1. Segment 23: Understanding Privileged Access Management (PAM)
2. Segment 24: What are IT Secrets and Why Secure Them
3. Segment 25: Secrets Management Approaches and Best Practices
4. Segment 26: Reading - Secrets Management Approaches and Best Practices
5. Segment 27: Hands-On-Learning - MFA Security Assessment
6. Segment 28: Quiz - Securing Identities and Access
1. Segment 29: Chapter Introduction
2. Segment 30: Knowing Your Enemy: Hacker Types and Their Motives
3. Segment 31: The Cyber Kill Chain and Attack Lifecycle
4. Segment 32: Common Attack Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
1. Segment 33: Social Engineering Fundamentals: The Art of Human Hacking
2. Segment 34: Phishing Attacks: Types, Evolution, and Defenses
3. Segment 35: Deepfakes and AI-Enhanced Impersonation Scams
1. Segment 36: Malware Overview: Types and Analysis Basics
2. Segment 37: Common Web-Based Vulnerabilities
3. Segment 38: Encryption Basics and Digital Certificates in Security
4. Segment 39: Reading - Cybercriminals Take Malicious AI to the Next Level
5. Segment 40: Hands-On-Learning - Crafting a Draft of Cybersecurity Policy for a Healthcare Organization
6. Segment 41: Quiz - Understanding and Mitigating Threats
1. Segment 42: Chapter Introduction
2. Segment 43: What is a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Its Mission
3. Segment 44: Key Roles and Teams within a SOC
4. Segment 45: SOC Maturity Models and Organizational Integration
1. Segment 46: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems
2. Segment 47: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Threat Hunting Tools
3. Segment 48: Automated Tools: SOAR and AI in Security Operations
1. Segment 49: The Incident Response Process: Phases and Importance
2. Segment 50: Best Practices, implementation Aspects and Advice
3. Segment 51: Future Trends in SOC Operations
4. Segment 52: Reading - Optimizing Security Operations Center
5. Segment 53: Hands-On-Learning - Crafting a Plan for SOC Deployment in a Company
6. Segment 54: Quiz - Security Operations Center (SOC) and Practical Aspects
7. Segment 55: Course Wrap Up Video
8. Segment 57: Project - Designing a Cybersecurity Operations Blueprint for a Mid-Size Business

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Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

Course curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Chapter 3: Cybersecurity Landscape and Domains

Chapter 4: The Human Element and Operations

Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management Fundamentals

Chapter 6: Modern Authentication and Trust Models

Chapter 7: Managing Privileged Access and Secrets

Chapter 8: Attacker Landscape and Motivations

Chapter 9: Human-Centric Threats

Chapter 10: Software and Web-Based Threats

Chapter 11: Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOCs)

Chapter 12: SOC Technologies and Capabilities

Chapter 13: SOC Operations: Practical Point of View

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