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IT Security Expert

Protect, detect, and flex your skills–become the IT security expert everyone wants to hire!

(ITSEC-EXP.AA1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-555-8
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About This Course

This IT Security Expert course explains everything from basic security fundamentals to advanced disaster recovery, covering risk management, cryptography, and threat detection. 

Each module is packed with hands-on labs, letting you crack codes, set up firewalls, and even launch simulated attacks. 

Get the skills, tools, and know-how to secure networks, manage access, and pursue CompTIA Security+ and uCertify IT Security Expert certifications. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Develop security strategies to protect assets and data
  • Identify and mitigate threats through risk management and security assessments 
  • Implement cryptographic solutions to safeguard communications
  • Defend networks with secure configurations and robust access controls 
  • Respond effectively to incidents and ensure system resilience through disaster planning
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1

Introduction

  • What Is the Security Expert Certification?
2

Security fundamentals

  • Module A: Security concepts
  • Module B: Understanding threats
  • Module C: Enterprise security strategy
  • Summary
3

Risk management

  • Module A: Risk management programs 
  • Module B: Security audits
  • Module C: Conducting security assessments
  • Summary
4

Organizational security

  • Module A: Social engineering 
  • Module B: Security policies 
  • Module C: User roles and training 
  • Summary
5

Cryptography

  • Module A: Cryptography concepts
  • Module B: Public key infrastructure
  • Summary
6

Network connectivity

  • Module A: Network attacks
  • Module B: Packet flow
  • Summary
7

Secure network configuration

  • Module A: Network security components
  • Module B: Secure network protocols
  • Module C: Hardening networks
  • Summary
8

Authentication

  • Module A: Authentication factors
  • Module B: Authentication protocols
  • Summary
9

Access control

  • Module A: Access control principles
  • Module B: Account management
  • Summary
10

Enterprise architecture

  • Module A: System vulnerabilities
  • Module B: System architecture
  • Summary
11

Secure assets

  • Module A: Physical security and safety 
  • Module B: Securing data
  • Summary
12

Securing specialized systems

  • Module A: Securing hosts
  • Module B: Mobile security
  • Summary
13

Secure applications

  • Module A: Application attacks
  • Module B: Securing applications
  • Summary
14

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Module A: Secure operations
  • Module B: Resilience and recovery
  • Summary
15

Threat detection and response

  • Module A: Security monitoring
  • Module B: Incident response procedures
  • Summary

1

Risk management

  • Gathering Site Information
  • Footprinting a Website
2

Organizational security

  • Using Anti-phishing Tools
3

Cryptography

  • Using Symmetric Encryption
  • Creating Asymmetric Key Pairs
  • Creating File Hashes
  • Examining PKI Certificates
  • Creating Certificates with OpenSSL
4

Network connectivity

  • Launching a DoS Attack
  • Capturing Credentials On-path
  • Cracking Passwords
  • Using Uncomplicated Firewall in Linux
  • Configuring a Network Firewall
5

Secure network configuration

  • Requesting PKI Certificates
  • Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Scanning the Network
6

Authentication

  • Installing a RADIUS Server
  • Examining Kerberos Settings
  • Examining Active Directory Objects
7

Access control

  • Delegating Control in Active Directory
  • Enforcing Password Policies
  • Creating a Windows Domain User
  • Creating Linux Users and Groups
8

Enterprise architecture

  • Examining Spyware
  • Detecting Virtualization
9

Secure assets

  • Assigning NTFS Permissions
10

Securing specialized systems

  • Creating a Security Template
  • Enforcing a Security Template
11

Secure applications

  • Exploiting an Overflow Vulnerability
  • Exploiting a TOCTOU Vulnerability
  • Performing SQL Injection in DVWA
  • Performing an XSS Attack in DVWA
  • Examining Application Vulnerabilities
12

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Scheduling a Server Backup
13

Threat detection and response

  • Viewing Windows Event Logs
  • Viewing Linux Event Logs

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This course is ideal for IT professionals, network administrators, and anyone seeking a career in cyber security.

IT security specialists play a critical role in protecting sensitive data and preventing cyberattacks, essential for organizational safety and trust. 

The CompTIA Security+ exam consists of multiple-choice and performance-based questions, while uCertify’s exam follows a similar format with interactive and scenario-based questions.

Certifications validate your skills, enhance job prospects, and can lead to higher earning potential in the cybersecurity field.

Start by gaining foundational IT knowledge, completing specialized training (like this course), and earning industry-recognized certifications to build your expertise.

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