Lesson 1
Introduction to Security Engineering
In this lesson, you'll be introduced to the course and what to expect!
Security Engineering Fundamentals
Course
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of security engineering including basic security principles and practical applications of cryptography. You will also learn strategies to implement risk evaluation, security review, and audit.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of security engineering including basic security principles and practical applications of cryptography. You will also learn strategies to implement risk evaluation, security review, and audit.
Intermediate
4 weeks
Real-world Projects
Completion Certificate
Last Updated June 27, 2024
Skills you'll learn:
Cybersecurity business context • Cybersecurity strategy • Data encryption • Vulnerability assessment
Prerequisites:
Computer networking basics • Cybersecurity fluency • Scripting
Course Lessons
Lesson 2
What is Security Engineering?
In this lesson, you'll be introduced to Security Engineering and different facets of security.
Lesson 3
Security Principles
In this lesson, you'll be introduced to the CIA triad, Authorization, Authentication, Non-Repudiation, and the Principles of Secure Design.
Lesson 4
Practical Cryptography
In this lesson, you'll learn about encryption, hashing, and their uses in modern security.
Lesson 5
Risk Evaluation
In this lesson, you'll learn how to evaluate risks and begin suggesting mitigations and creating models.
Lesson 6
Security Review and Audit
In this lesson, you'll learn the how a Security Engineer interacts with the review and audit process.
Lesson 7 • Project
TimeSheets Threat Model
In this lesson, you'll work with a company to assess threats and suggest mitigations.
Taught By 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.
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