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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.
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Course Content

The Threat Landscape
Defense in Depth
Security Models
Config Management

14m

Defense in Depth
Web Application Firewalls

6m

Defense in Depth
DevSecOps

3m

Defense in Depth
Data Classification

4m

Defense in Depth
Data Loss Prevention

7m

Defense in Depth
Identity Access Management

8m

Defense in Depth
DAR Encryption

5m

Defense in Depth
File Integrity Monitoring

2m

Defense in Depth
Data Disposal

6m

Defense in Depth
Monitoring

5m

Defense in Depth
Policy

5m

Defense in Depth
Risk-Based Approach

5m

Defense in Depth
Module 2 Quiz

4m

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.

    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.

    Instructed by

    Instructor
    Scott Russ
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    Certification Body
    Certificate of Completion

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

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    Cybrary Career Paths are comprehensive training programs designed to prepare you for the most in-demand roles in the cybersecurity workforce. Each path follows a Learn, Practice, Prove model and includes different activity types aligned to key topics within the path’s security domain. As you progress through the path, your progress will be measured in real time using Experience Points (XP) that serve as a comprehensive capability score for each topic. Upon completing all of the requirements for a path, you will be rewarded with a shareable digital badge via Credly.
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    Foundations
    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.
    Engineering and Operations
    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
    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
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    Infrastructure Security

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    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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    About this 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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    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.

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    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.

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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"

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    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

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    "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."

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    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."

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    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."

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    "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"

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