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Information security is becoming increasingly crucial for all types of organisations. In this course, you’ll explore key information-security concepts.
Enquire nowThis course is designed as an introductory-level information security course for anyone looking to develop an understanding of essential information security concepts.
Awarded 20 CPD points upon successful completion
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In this course, you will learn the key concepts of different security topologies and the key role they play in network security. You will explore DevOps practices, such as continuous security and security monitoring, the benefits of using DevOps, and best practices of DevOps security. You will discover the importance of implementing security governance in an organisation.
You will examine the strengths and weaknesses of a honeypot and how it is placed in networks. (A honeypot system is configured to detect, deflect, or counteract any unauthorised attempt to gain access to information.) You will explore why pen testing is needed to ensure secure environments and investigate tools used for pen testing. And you will learn about key Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) concepts, such as defense and best practices.
You will also examine key features of network access control (NAC), the importance of NAC in a network, various NAC elements, authentication, and its implementation. You will explore key concepts related to subnetting, virtual machines (VMs), containers, and DNS security. And you will explore the common protocols in use and discover the security issues of the transmission control protocol / Internet protocol (TCP/IP) model and security protocols.
Module 1 - Hardened Security Topologies
Module 2 - Continual Infrastructure Testing
Module 3 - Security Governance
Module 4 - Honeypots
Module 5 - Pen Testing
Module 6 - APT Defenses
Module 7 - NACs & Gateways
Module 8 - Subnetting & DNS for Security Architects
Module 9 - Securing Networking Protocols
This course is designed to further your introduction to core information security concepts.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: -Â
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There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
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This course will be helpful to anyone looking to develop a foundational understanding of key information security concepts.
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