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There are 3 modules in this course
Security and compliance are essential components of modern IT environments, helping organizations protect sensitive data while meeting regulatory and operational requirements. This course explores core security strategies including cryptography, risk management, and incident response, giving you a practical understanding of how security frameworks operate in real-world systems.
In this section, we explore vendor risk management, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations to ensure secure and legally compliant cloud operations with technical and practical insights.
What's included
1 video15 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Compliance and Vendor Risk - Overview Video•1 minute
15 readings•Total 145 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Cloud Computing Providers and Hosting Options•10 minutes
Real World Scenario•10 minutes
Networking•10 minutes
Exercise : Identifying Risks and Issues with Cloud Computing•10 minutes
Managing and Mitigating Risk•10 minutes
Technical Considerations•10 minutes
Regulations, Accreditations, and Standards•10 minutes
Requirements for PCI DSS•10 minutes
The Right to Be Informed•10 minutes
NIST•10 minutes
The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act•10 minutes
Business Impact Analysis•10 minutes
Legal Considerations•10 minutes
Exam Essentials•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Compliance and Vendor Risk Fundamentals•10 minutes
Cryptography and PKI
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
In this section, we explore cryptography and PKI to secure data, meet compliance needs, and implement solutions for authentication and encryption in real-world scenarios.
What's included
1 video16 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Cryptography and PKI - Overview Video•1 minute
16 readings•Total 160 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Cryptographic Goals and Requirements•10 minutes
Privacy and Confidentiality Requirements•10 minutes
Data in Process Data in Use•10 minutes
Secure Hash Algorithm•10 minutes
Data Encryption Standard•10 minutes
Rivest Cipher Algorithms•10 minutes
RSA•10 minutes
Hybrid Encryption and Electronic Data Exchange EDI•10 minutes
Subordinate and Intermediate Certificate Authorities•10 minutes
Certificate Types•10 minutes
The Client's Role in PKI•10 minutes
Transport Layer Encryption•10 minutes
Cryptocurrency•10 minutes
Real World Scenario: How Strong Is Your Password?•10 minutes
Summary•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure Fundamentals•10 minutes
Incident Response and Forensics
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this section, we cover incident response, event classification, and forensic tools to manage and investigate security breaches.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Incident Response and Forensics - Overview Video•1 minute
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
The Incident Response Process•10 minutes
Response Playbooks and Processes•10 minutes
Forensic Concepts•10 minutes
Forensic Analysis Tools•10 minutes
Analysis Tools•10 minutes
dd•10 minutes
Netstat•10 minutes
PS•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Incident Response and Digital Forensics Fundamentals•10 minutes
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