Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SKIL-0212 Organization: SkillSoft Corporation Location: Online Length: 12.5 hours (52 weeks) Dates Offered: 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2027 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Network Security Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to prepare a learner to become Security+ certified by acquiring foundational IT security knowledge related to the exam. Learning Outcomes: Understand various security goals, compare security control categories and types, and build a strong foundation in data protection and security strategies. Gain knowledge of practical cryptography, cryptosystems, and the fundamental concepts of vulnerability management, security monitoring, and enterprise security solutions. Identify threat actors and attack vectors, recognize malicious activities such as malware, network, and cryptographic attacks, and explore effective mitigation techniques. Recognize the importance of automation, orchestration, incident response, and digital forensics in managing security risks and conducting investigations. Understand security compliance, third-party risk management, audits, assessments, and the significance of security awareness training. General Topics: Security Goals & Controls Fundamental Security Concepts Practical Cryptography Threat Actors & Vectors Survey of Malicious Activities Mitigation Techniques Architecture & Infrastructure Concepts Enterprise Infrastructure Security Principles Data Protection Concepts & Strategies Resilience & Recovery Computing Resources Security Techniques Vulnerability Management Security Monitoring & Alerting Enterprise Security Capabilities Identity and Access Management Automation, Orchestration, & Incident Response Effective Security Governance Risk Management Security Compliance & Third-Party Risk Audits, Assessments, & Awareness Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from SkillSoft Corporation Agile for Decision-makers and Leaders (SKIL-0283) Agile for Software Development (SKIL-0216) Apprentice Java Developer to Senior Java Developer (SKIL-0229) Apprentice Programmer Journey - Novice and Apprentice Programmer (SKIL-0214) Apprentice Programmer Journey - Web Programmer and Web Apps Developer (SKIL-0213) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SKIL-0252) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SKIL-0253) AWS Cloud Practitioner (SKIL-0273) C Programming Proficiency (SKIL-0262) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (SKIL-0184) View All Courses Page Content