Opleiding: IT-Security Foundation (S-ITSF)
Learn IT security fundamentals from practicing IT security specialists
Build solid IT security knowledge without having to immerse yourself deeply in information technology;
Learn what components make up an IT infrastructure and understand the (potential) vulnerabilities of each component;
Explore how attackers exploit common vulnerabilities and what tools, techniques and controls you can use to prevent exploitation;
Get a practical overview of best-practice hardware, software, network, database and cloud vulnerabilities and protections;
Benefit from the insights of practicing cyber security managers and specialists.
The language of instruction for this course is English.
About this program:
IT-Security Foundation Course – Entry-level IT security training by practicing IT security specialists
Information security rests on three pillars: people, processes and technology. None of the three can do without the rest. But understanding the technical pillar is often quite difficult for security managers. Our IT-Security Foundation course gives you a complete introduction to the concepts and tools used in IT security, and equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to effectively communicate with IT professionals to improve your organisation’s technical (cyber) security.
Designed by practicing IT security experts with experience in (cyber) security management, this beginner’s IT security training helps you understand fundamental IT security principles, challenges and best-practice remedies without asking you to immerse yourself in technical details. In this course, you will get a complete overview of IT infrastructure components, vulnerabilities and protection mechanisms. You will learn what components make up an IT infrastructure and how each component can be secured against common threats. In particular, you will explore common hardware, operating system, software, network, database and cloud vulnerabilities and protections. You will understand how attackers operate and what best-practice defence techniques you can use to protect yourself against attacks.
By completing this IT-Security Foundation course, you will understand the security threats that could affect your IT infrastructure, and you will know how to secure each component to protect your organisation from security risks. If you are building a career in IT security, this course is ideal to build up the fundamental IT security skills you need to move on to advanced IT security trainings and certifications. After completing IT-Security Foundation, you will be fully equipped to follow our IT-Security Practitioner course, where you will have the opportunity to deep-dive into the pragmatics of securing an IT infrastructure and practice an IT Security Manager’s tasks with realistic hands-on assignments. You will also have sufficient technical knowledge to follow our CISM Preparation Course and prepare for your ISACA CISM certification exam.
Prerequisites to joining this IT Security Foundation course
This is an entry-level IT security training. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Familiarity with the most commonly used IT terms is recommended.
The course is ideal for absolute beginners with a basic knowledge of computers and technology. Do you already have a good understanding of IT security principles and you are interested in practicing a Security Manger’s tasks? Take our IT-Security Practitioner course and ready yourself for a career in IT security management.
Target group:Is this IT-Security Foundation course for you?
This course was primarily designed for professionals who have a limited technical background but should be able to work together with technical IT security experts, network or system administrators with ambitions to start a career in IT security, and aspiring information security professionals who lack technical security knowledge. Typical participants include:
- Aspiring information security officers
- IT risk officers
- IT governance officers
- Auditors
- Line managers
- Service management officers
- Helpdesk employees
IT-Security Foundation Course ModulesSystems
- Hardware
- Operating systems
- Modes of cooperation
Software
- Types of software
- Common causes of vulnerabilities
- Mitigations for common vulnerabilities
- Databases
Networking
- Networking devices
- Network connections
- Network models
- Network architecture
- Network addressing
Cryptography
- Types of cryptography
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Major cryptographic network protocols
- Major cryptographic applications
IT security administration
- Know your enemy: Hacking as a process, Tool of their trade
- Know yourself: IT security administration as a process, Tool of our trade
By completing this IT-Security Foundation course, you will understand the security threats that could affect your IT infrastructure, and you will know how to secure each component to protect your organisation from security risks. If you are building a career in IT security, this course is ideal to build up the fundamental IT security skills you need to move on to advanced IT security trainings and certifications. After completing IT-Security Foundation, you will be fully equipped to follow our IT-Security Practitioner course, where you will have the opportunity to deep-dive into the pragmatics of securing an IT infrastructure and practice an IT Security Manager’s tasks with realistic hands-on assignments. You will also have sufficient technical knowledge to follow our CISM Preparation Course and prepare for your ISACA CISM certification exam.
Teaching methods:What is included in this IT-Security Foundation course?
- Official SECO-Institute course materials developed by practicing IT security specialists;
- Training from passionate instructors who are active in IT security (management);
- Practice exam and exam syllabus so you can fully prepare for your certification exam;
- Certification exam voucher;
- Access to the (S)ECO-system, the SECO-Institute’s professional community website where you will find additional resources and exclusive knowledge events.
- 3 course days, 1pm – 5.30pm CEST
- 8 hours of self-study
- 1 CPE credit per study hour
- English spoken online classroom
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