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