CSA Foundation: Foundation for Cybersecurity Excellence

In this course, we cover a wide spectrum of essential topics designed to provide you with a solid grounding in the field.

Starting with the fundamentals in Networks and Operating System's, you'll progress through crucial aspects like Security Analysts Application's, SIEM Basics, Attack Vectors, and APT Groups. We'll also delve into the importance of Processes and Procedures, the intricacies of Cloud Security, Anomaly Detection, and the development of Runbooks & Playbooks.

Finally, we'll explore Compliance Frameworks to ensure you're well-versed in the standards and regulations governing cybersecurity practices.

By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and skills needed to thrive in cybersecurity.

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Skills you will gain:

• Network Basics: Understand the fundamentals of network architecture, protocols, and secure communication.

• Operating System Basics: Gain foundational knowledge of operating system structures, functionality, and their role in cybersecurity.

• Security Analysts Application Basics: Learn how to utilize key cybersecurity tools and applications to identify and mitigate threats.

• Analyst Basics: Develop core analytical skills for assessing vulnerabilities, evaluating risks, and implementing security measures.

• SIEM Basics: Gain proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for monitoring and analysing security events.

• Attack Vector Basics: Learn to identify and defend against common attack vectors used by malicious actors.

• APT Groups: Understand Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, their tactics, techniques, and how to respond to their activities.

• Process and Procedures: Master structured approaches to incident response, threat management, and cybersecurity protocols.

• Cloud Security: Learn best practices for securing cloud environments and protecting data in cloud-based systems.

• Anomaly Detection: Develop the ability to detect unusual activities and patterns that may indicate security threats.

• Runbooks & Playbooks: Create and use standardized operational procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents.

• Compliance Frameworks: Understand and apply key compliance standards and regulations to meet organizational security requirements.