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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Architecture

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This cyber security architecture class aims to give an appreciation of the various aspects of consideration that goes into a proper security architecture.
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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Module 1: Introduction
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Module 2: Threat Modeling
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Module 3: Enterprise Security Areas
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Module 4: Other Enterprise Security Areas
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Module 5: Cybersecurity Processes
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Module 6: Architecture Documentation
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Module 7: Case Study
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5.1 Cybersecurity Processes Part 1

Free

10m

6.1 Architecture Documentation Part 1

Free

11m

4.1 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 1

Free

11m

3.1 Enterprise Security Areas Part 1

Free

11m

2.1 Threat Modeling Part 1

Free

9m

7.1 Case Study

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9m

6.2 Architecture Documentation Part 2

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11m

5.2 Cybersecurity Processes Part 2

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11m

2.2 Threat Modeling Part 2

Free

10m

4.2 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 2

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9m

1.1 Introduction to Cybersecurity

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11m

3.2 Enterprise Security Areas Part 2

Free

10m

4.3 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 3

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10m

3.3 Enterprise Security Areas Part 3

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10m

2.3 Threat Modeling Part 3

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Module 2: Threat Modeling
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Module 3: Enterprise Security Areas
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Module 4: Other Enterprise Security Areas
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Module 5: Cybersecurity Processes
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Module 6: Architecture Documentation
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Module 7: Case Study
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5.1 Cybersecurity Processes Part 1

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Module 5: Cybersecurity Processes
6.1 Architecture Documentation Part 1

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Module 6: Architecture Documentation
4.1 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 1

11m

Module 4: Other Enterprise Security Areas
3.1 Enterprise Security Areas Part 1

11m

Module 3: Enterprise Security Areas
2.1 Threat Modeling Part 1

9m

Module 2: Threat Modeling
7.1 Case Study

9m

Module 7: Case Study
6.2 Architecture Documentation Part 2

11m

Module 6: Architecture Documentation
5.2 Cybersecurity Processes Part 2

11m

Module 5: Cybersecurity Processes
2.2 Threat Modeling Part 2

10m

Module 2: Threat Modeling
4.2 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 2

9m

Module 4: Other Enterprise Security Areas
1.1 Introduction to Cybersecurity

11m

Module 1: Introduction
3.2 Enterprise Security Areas Part 2

10m

Module 3: Enterprise Security Areas
4.3 Other Enterprise Security Areas Part 3

10m

Module 4: Other Enterprise Security Areas
3.3 Enterprise Security Areas Part 3

10m

Module 3: Enterprise Security Areas
2.3 Threat Modeling Part 3

14m

Module 2: Threat Modeling
Course Description

What is Enterprise Security Architecture? A framework for applying a comprehensive method of describing the current and future structure for an organization's security processes so that they align with the company's overall strategic direction. What will I learn? A refresher on what a security architecture is What elements comprise its' design focus Different protection mechanisms The role a security kernel plays. In this course, you will get a refresher on what a Security Architecture is, what elements comprise its design focus, different protection mechanisms and the role the security kernel plays.

Cyber security architecture is the design artifacts that describe how the security controls are positioned and how they relate to the overall systems architecture. Cyber security architecture maintains the system’s quality attributes such as confidentiality, integrity and availability.

The target audience for this class are:

  • Practicing cybersecurity professionals who wants a further appreciation of security architecture.
  • Enterprise architects
  • Cybersecurity management
    • * Application architects

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    Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

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    Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

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    Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

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    Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

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    Course Description

    What is Enterprise Security Architecture? A framework for applying a comprehensive method of describing the current and future structure for an organization's security processes so that they align with the company's overall strategic direction. What will I learn? A refresher on what a security architecture is What elements comprise its' design focus Different protection mechanisms The role a security kernel plays. In this course, you will get a refresher on what a Security Architecture is, what elements comprise its design focus, different protection mechanisms and the role the security kernel plays.

    Cyber security architecture is the design artifacts that describe how the security controls are positioned and how they relate to the overall systems architecture. Cyber security architecture maintains the system’s quality attributes such as confidentiality, integrity and availability.

    The target audience for this class are:

  • Practicing cybersecurity professionals who wants a further appreciation of security architecture.
  • Enterprise architects
  • Cybersecurity management
    • * Application architects

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    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
    Defensive Security
    Focused on trying to find the bad guys. Topics such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, network monitoring, incident response. Defensive security is a reactive measure taken once a vulnerability is found through prevention, detection, and response.
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    Focused on building and operating information systems.
    Governance, Risk, and Compliance
    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
    Leadership and Management
    Focused on program design and oversight. Covers project and program management.
    Offensive Security
    Focused on validating security controls by trying to break them (i.e. penetration testing or ethical hacking). Topics such as Kali Linux, metasploit, scanning, and privilege escalation. Offensive security seeks out the problem or vulnerability through ethical hacking and finds a solution to disable the operation.
    Offensive Security
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