Unlock the foundations of cybersecurity with this comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential knowledge and tools to defend against modern threats. You’ll explore key concepts, techniques, and technologies that enable cybersecurity analysts to safeguard sensitive data and combat malicious activity effectively.



Cybersecurity Concepts
This course is part of CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
Access provided by New York State Department of Labor
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What you'll learn
Detect and analyze malicious activities in networks, hosts, and applications.
Implement encryption, logging, and IAM strategies to safeguard data.
Leverage tools like SIEM, SOAR, and sandboxing for threat mitigation.
Understand threat actor motivations and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) practices.
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, we will lay the groundwork for understanding key cybersecurity concepts essential for defending digital systems. You’ll explore topics such as log ingestion, operating systems, and network architecture, along with mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data. We’ll also delve into identifying malicious activities, leveraging tools like packet capture, endpoint detection, and sandboxing, and learning about the importance of threat intelligence and process standardization to enhance cybersecurity operations.
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