Lesson 1
Introduction to the Analyst Role
This lesson is an introduction to the Security Analyst role and how that role fits into an organization.
Fundamentals of Defending Systems
Course
In this course, you will begin your exploration into the role of a security analyst. You will learn about the core principles and philosophies that drive work in the security field. Then, you will discover physical, logical, and administrative controls, their industry-recognized frameworks, and how to apply them to secure a network, system, or application. Lastly, you will apply security concepts to create defensible, resilient network architecture.
In this course, you will begin your exploration into the role of a security analyst. You will learn about the core principles and philosophies that drive work in the security field. Then, you will discover physical, logical, and administrative controls, their industry-recognized frameworks, and how to apply them to secure a network, system, or application. Lastly, you will apply security concepts to create defensible, resilient network architecture.
4 weeks
Real-world Projects
Completion Certificate
Last Updated May 24, 2022
No experience required
Course Lessons
Lesson 2
Core Frameworks and Principles
This lesson provides the underlying philosophy and objectives for your work as an Analyst. Through real examples, you'll explore a variety of attack vectors and threat modeling strategies.
Lesson 3
Controls
This lesson is a broad survey of the families of security controls and provides opportunities to work with some of the technical mechanisms used to prevent security challenges.
Lesson 4
Defensible Network Architecture
This lesson focuses on improving your organization's posture by applying control concepts to design infrastructure that is more resistant to intrusion.
Lesson 5 • Project
Project - Planning for Security Controls
For your final project, you will assume the role of an Information Security Analyst for an industrial manufacturing company located in the Midwest Unites States.
Taught By The Best
Richard Phung
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Richard is an SSCP, CISSP, and CIPP/US with over a decade of enterprise systems administration experience, working with businesses to meet the demands of a continually evolving threat landscape. Richard holds a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and a Master's of Education from Lesley University.
Taught By The Best
Richard Phung
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Richard is an SSCP, CISSP, and CIPP/US with over a decade of enterprise systems administration experience, working with businesses to meet the demands of a continually evolving threat landscape. Richard holds a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and a Master's of Education from Lesley University.
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Fundamentals of Defending Systems