COURSE

Infrastructure Security

Course

From a threat landscape overview to applying defense-in-depth at the perimeter, network, endpoint, application, and data layers, this Infrastructure Security course covers it all. Network engineers, systems engineers, and security managers will walk away with a thorough understanding of how to apply these concepts to lock down their infrastructure.
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Insider Pro
 and 
Teams

4

H

26

M
Time

intermediate

i
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.
Experience Level

4

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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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Course Outline

1
The Threat Landscape
1
H
4
Min
1
Defense in Depth
3
H
13
Min
1
Security Models
0
H
9
Min

Introduction

Free

5m

Security Models

Free

9m

Firewalls

Free

11m

Technology Vulnerabilities Part 1

Free

10m

DMZ

Free

4m

Technology Vulnerabilities Part 2

Free

10m

Process Vulnerabilities

Free

4m

IPS/IDS

Free

11m

Honeypots

Free

3m

People Vulnerabilities

Free

6m

Remote Access Part 1

Free

11m

Attacker Motivations

Free

4m

Remote Access Part 2

Free

9m

MITRE

Free

7m

Encryption Part 1

Free

5m

Malware Types

Free

11m

Encryption Part 2

Free

9m

Malware Identification

Free

8m

Web Proxies Part 1

Free

8m

Web Proxies Part 2

Free

11m

Network Access Control Part 1

Free

7m

Network Access Control Part 2

Free

6m

Wireless

Free

5m

Anti-Virus

Free

8m

Patch Management

Free

7m

Config Management

Free

14m

Web Application Firewalls

Free

6m

DevSecOps

Free

3m

Data Classification

Free

4m

Data Loss Prevention

Free

7m

Identity Access Management

Free

8m

DAR Encryption

Free

5m

File Integrity Monitoring

Free

2m

Data Disposal

Free

6m

Monitoring

Free

5m

Policy

Free

5m

Risk-Based Approach

Free

5m

Module 2 Quiz

Free

4m

Introduction

5m

The Threat Landscape
Security Models

9m

Security Models
Firewalls

11m

Defense in Depth
DMZ

4m

Defense in Depth
Process Vulnerabilities

4m

The Threat Landscape
IPS/IDS

11m

Defense in Depth
Honeypots

3m

Defense in Depth
People Vulnerabilities

6m

The Threat Landscape
Remote Access Part 1

11m

Defense in Depth
Attacker Motivations

4m

The Threat Landscape
Remote Access Part 2

9m

Defense in Depth
MITRE

7m

The Threat Landscape
Encryption Part 1

5m

Defense in Depth
Malware Types

11m

The Threat Landscape
Encryption Part 2

9m

Defense in Depth
Malware Identification

8m

The Threat Landscape
Web Proxies Part 1

8m

Defense in Depth
Web Proxies Part 2

11m

Defense in Depth
Wireless

5m

Defense in Depth
Anti-Virus

8m

Defense in Depth
Patch Management

7m

Defense in Depth
Course Description

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of networks and network security is required. Students should be familiar with basic network architecture concepts (LAN/WAN, VLAN, perimeter vs internal, etc.). Students should also have at least a basic understanding of security device functions (firewalls, IPS, IDS, proxy, etc.).

Who is this Course For?

Network, Systems, and Security Engineers, Architects, and Managers

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Identify common infrastructure vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
  • Describe the layers of infrastructure security and components at each layer.
  • * Articulate the application of common security models across the enterprise.

    Train Your Team

    Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

    Included in a Path

    Instructors

    Scott Russ
    Security Architect at Nerdery
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    Learn

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

    Practice

    Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

    Prove

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

    Get Hands-on Learning

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

    Measure Your Progress

    Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

    Connect with the Community

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

    Success from Our Learners

    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

    Don Gates

    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

    "Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

    Cory

    Cybersecurity analyst/

    "I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

    Mike

    Security Engineer and Pentester/

    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

    Don Gates

    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

    "Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

    Cory

    Cybersecurity analyst/

    "I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

    Mike

    Security Engineer and Pentester/

    "Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

    Cassandra

    Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

    "I was able to earn both my Security+ and CySA+ in two months. I give all the credit to Cybrary. I’m also proud to announce I recently accepted a job as a Cyber Systems Engineer at BDO... I always try to debunk the idea that you can't get a job without experience or a degree."

    Casey

    Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

    "Cybrary has helped me improve my hands-on skills and pass my toughest certification exams, enabling me to achieve 13 advanced certifications and successfully launch my own business. I love the practice tests for certification exams, especially, and appreciate the wide-ranging training options that let me find the best fit for my goals"

    Angel

    Founder,/ IntellChromatics.

    Infrastructure Security

    From a threat landscape overview to applying defense-in-depth at the perimeter, network, endpoint, application, and data layers, this Infrastructure Security course covers it all. Network engineers, systems engineers, and security managers will walk away with a thorough understanding of how to apply these concepts to lock down their infrastructure.
    4
    26
    M
    Time
    intermediate
    difficulty
    4
    ceu/cpe

    Course Content

    Course Description

    Prerequisites

    Fundamental knowledge of networks and network security is required. Students should be familiar with basic network architecture concepts (LAN/WAN, VLAN, perimeter vs internal, etc.). Students should also have at least a basic understanding of security device functions (firewalls, IPS, IDS, proxy, etc.).

    Who is this Course For?

    Network, Systems, and Security Engineers, Architects, and Managers

    Course Goals

    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Identify common infrastructure vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
  • Describe the layers of infrastructure security and components at each layer.
  • * Articulate the application of common security models across the enterprise.

    This course is part of a Career Path:
    Security Engineer Career Path

    Security Engineers are security-minded architects and builders. They are responsible for planning and implementing security controls throughout an IT environment. This career path is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and key skills required to succeed as an entry-level Security Engineer. In this path, you will learn Security Engineering Fundamentals, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, and Data Security.

    Completing this career path and the associated Assessments will prepare you for pursuing a career as a Security Engineer and further specializing in advanced skills like Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Architecture.

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    Certificate of Completion

    Complete this entire course to earn a Infrastructure Security Certificate of Completion