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Prerequisites
Basics of Python, experience configuring AWS and Linux environments
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Security Engineer
Related NanodegreesPrerequisite Knowledge
Basics of Python, experience configuring AWS and Linux environments.
Security Engineering Fundamentals
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of security engineering. These are the basic principles and properties a security engineer will apply when evaluating, prioritizing and communicating security topics. Additionally, you’ll learn about the practical applications of cryptography. You will also learn about strategies for risk evaluation, security review and audit.
System Security
In this course, you’ll start by exploring the basics of system security and its implementation at the operating system level. You will learn about implementing authentication and authorization as a means to protect access to data and services. You will also learn about detecting unauthorized changes to a system and how to effectively counter them. By the end, you will understand how to build logging, monitoring and auditing tools that can alert you to system security breaches and how to effectively counter them in a real-world case.
Infrastructure Security
In this course, you will be introduced to the industry best practices for security configurations and controls. You will perform an assessment that includes security benchmarks, configurations and controls. You will also scan the main infrastructure operating systems for vulnerabilities and produce a report based on an industry scenario. At the end of this course, you will be familiar with industry terminology and security best practices. You will also learn to perform vulnerability scans and produce industry-standard reports.
Application Security
In this course, you will learn the basics of secure web application. You will start by learning about OWASP and the Top 10 list of vulnerabilities within web applications. You will also learn how to do Static code scans using special software and even how to manually test a web application. By the end of this course you will be able to work as a security expert that can help shape the security posture of the development team to help build more secure web applications.
Cybersecurity professionals earn approximately $135,000 per year, on average.
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Learn with the best
Taylor Lobb
Head of Information Security, Clearwater Analytics
Taylor is an information security leader with over 10 years experience building a wide range of security programs. Taylor is currently head of information security for Clearwater Analytics. Previously he was a leader in application security at Adobe.
Abhinav Singh
Engineer/Consultant, Amazon Web Services
Abhinav is a cybersecurity researcher with nearly a decade of experience working for global leaders in security technology, financial institutions and as an independent consultant. He is the author of Metasploit Penetration Testing Cookbook and Instant Wireshark Starter, as well as many papers, articles, and blogs.
Rod Soto
Principal Security Research Engineer, Splunk
Rod has over 15 years of experience in information technology and security. He has worked at Prolexic, Akamai, Caspida, and Splunk. He is the co-founder of HackMiami and the Pacific Hackers meetup and conferences.
Dev Badlu
VP of Product Innovation
Dev has worked in the cybersecurity field for more than 10 years, and is now VP of Product Innovation at one of the top cybersecurity companies. His area of expertise is red team and exploit development, with a focus on active cybersecurity defense.
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Security Engineer
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Learn to protect a company’s computer systems, networks, applications and infrastructure from security threats or attacks.
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Program Details
PROGRAM OVERVIEW - WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Why should I enroll?
The global cybersecurity market is currently worth $173B in 2020, growing to $270B by 2026. Despite the downturn in the overall economy, businesses continue to invest in cybersecurity because the majority of the workforce is critically dependent on cyber to function. This program was designed to help you take advantage of this growing need for skilled security professionals.What jobs will this program prepare me for?
The need for a strong computer security culture in an enterprise organization is greater than ever. The skills you will gain from this Nanodegree program will qualify you for systems engineers roles in any industry as countless companies are boosting security protocols.How do I know if this program is right for me?
This course is for developers and IT professionals — with some exposure to security — who want to advance their career by diving deeper into the world of cybersecurity.
Enrollment and Admission
Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?
No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
A well-prepared learner is already able to:
- Understand basic operating system fundamentals
- Understand basic principles of networking
- Follow, interpret and implement minor modifications to Python code
- Set up an AWS environment and perform cloud configuration/management
- Set up a Linux environment and perform system configuration/management
If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?
Students who do not feel comfortable in the above may consider taking Udacity’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course to obtain prerequisite skills.
Tuition and Term of Program
How is this Nanodegree program structured?
The Security Engineer Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support four projects. We estimate that students can complete the program in four months, working about ten hours per week.
Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided, and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.How long is this Nanodegree program?
You will have access to this Nanodegree program for as long as your subscription remains active. The estimated time to complete this program can be found on the webpage and in the syllabus, and is based on the average amount of time we project that it takes a student to complete the projects and coursework. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?
Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.
Software & Hardware
What software and versions will I need in this program?
There are no software and version requirements to complete this Nanodegree program. All coursework and projects can be completed via Student Workspaces in the Udacity online classroom.