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Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization
Pearson

Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialization

Cybersecurity Principles and Practices. Learn ethical hacking, incident response, cloud security, and AI security.

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master core security principles and practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.

  • Gain proficiency in network security, access control, and identity management.

  • Explore advanced topics such as software-defined networking, cryptography, and infrastructure as code.

  • Develop practical skills in security operations, network visibility, and segmentation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Encryption
Category: Network Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Incident Response
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cryptography

What you'll learn

  • Master incident response processes and automate playbooks for efficient threat management.

  • Develop expertise in threat hunting using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversarial emulation tools.

  • Acquire advanced digital forensics skills, including evidence preservation and memory analysis.

  • Enhance your ability to perform comprehensive cybersecurity investigations across diverse devices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Threat Management
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Incident Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Detection
Category: IT Automation

What you'll learn

  • Master passive and active reconnaissance techniques using industry-standard tools.

  • Gain expertise in exploiting system vulnerabilities and understanding OWASP top 10 risks.

  • Develop advanced post-exploitation skills, including evasion and lateral movement.

  • Learn to create effective penetration testing and bug bounty reports.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Network Security
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Application Security
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • Understand cloud security concepts, including deployment models and security assessments.

  • Master DevSecOps principles and the creation of secure development pipelines.

  • Gain expertise in IoT security, including hacking methodologies and OT security.

  • Learn to implement comprehensive security strategies for modern technological environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cloud Services
Category: DevSecOps
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Patch Management
Category: Internet Of Things

What you'll learn

  • Understand AI security fundamentals and the importance of securing AI implementations.

  • Identify and mitigate AI-specific threats using frameworks like MITRE ATLAS.

  • Master secure AI development practices, including privacy-preserving techniques and model resilience.

  • Navigate the ethical and legal landscape of AI, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: ChatGPT
Category: OpenAI
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Ethics

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