SECO – IT-Security Foundation 2 Days Training in San Mateo, CA

Course Description:

The IT-Security Foundation course is a two-day course aimed at developing basic knowledge about securing and defending an IT infrastructure environment. The slides cover all examination topics; no additional literature is required to prepare students for the exam.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

●     Introduction to IT-Security Foundation

●     Learning objectives

●     Security in Networks, Systems and Software

●     Understanding the different types of computer systems and their vulnerabilities from a security point of view

●     Understanding TCP/IP networking

●     IP and IPV4 security, Wi-Fi and attacks on networks

●     Relevance of understanding applications and application vulnerabilities 

Day 2:

●     Security in Networks, Systems and Software

●     Understanding databases and database vulnerabilities

●     Security through Cryptography and Access Control

●     Understanding cryptography in terms of implementing effective security measures

●     Definition of identification and examples of identity attributes

●     Common (Ab)use Cases

●     Understanding cloud computing and the related risks

●     Understanding how cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities to be able to implement appropriate security controls

●     Summary of all modules

●     Refer to Summary / Recapitulation activities

Learning Goals:

The course provides candidates with an overview of the most important technological aspects of an IT infrastructure. The main aim of the course is to help candidates acquire a global understanding of the security impact of each of these technological aspects. 

Course Agenda:

The course consists of three modules: 

●     Module 1: Security in Networks, Systems and Software

●     Module 2: Security through Cryptography and Access Control

●     Module 3: Common (Ab)use Cases

Who can Attend?

●     Managers who wish to understand more clearly what is required from security specialists without engaging in technical details, and

●     Professionals who wish to attend further specialised security trainings in the future