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GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).

GIAC is a registered trademark of the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc.

Intermediate
Single courseR1,995.00

or R798.00 deposit + 3 × R399.00 monthly

9h 12m

Course overview.

GIAC is a registered trademark of the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. SANS is not affiliated with these courses. GIAC has been an industry leader in information security certifications for years. The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is designed for Security Professionals who want to demonstrate that they are qualified for IT systems hands-on roles with respect to security tasks. GSEC is one of the DoDD Approved 8140 / 8570 Baseline Certifications for IAT Level II.

Four key topics

Security principles and defence in depthNetwork and system securityCryptography and access controlsIncident detection and response

Course lesson outline

34 lessons
GSEC34 lessons
  1. Overview
  2. Access Control and Password Management
  3. Active Defense
  4. Contingency Plans
  5. Critical Controls
  6. Basic Cryptography
  7. Cryptography Algorithms and Deployment
  8. Cryptography Application
  9. Defense in Depth
  10. Defensible Network Architecture
  11. Endpoint Security
  12. Enforcing Windows Security
  13. Incident Handling and Response
  14. IT Risk Management
  15. Linux Security: Structure, Permissions, and Access
  16. Linux Hardening and Securing
  17. Linux Monitoring and Attack Detection
  18. Linux Security Utilities
  19. Log Management and SIEMs
  20. Common Attack Methods
  21. Mitigation Strategies
  22. Network Device Security
  23. Network Security Devices
  24. Networking and Protocols
  25. Securing Windows Network Services
  26. Security Policies
  27. Virtualization and Cloud Security
  28. Web Communication Vulnerabilities
  29. Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing
  30. Windows Access Controls
  31. Windows Updates
  32. Windows Auditing and Forensics
  33. Windows Security Infrastructure
  34. Wireless Network Security

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