Free

Infrastructure Security

From a threat landscape overview to applying defense-in-depth at the perimeter, network, endpoint, application, and data layers, this Infrastructure Security course covers it all. Network engineers, systems engineers, and security managers will walk away with a thorough understanding of how to apply these concepts to lock down their infrastructure.
4
26
M
Time
intermediate
difficulty
4
ceu/cpe

Course Content

Layers of Defense

4m

Defense in Depth
Introduction

5m

The Threat Landscape
Security Models

9m

Security Models
Firewalls

11m

Defense in Depth
DMZ

4m

Defense in Depth
Process Vulnerabilities

4m

The Threat Landscape
IPS/IDS

11m

Defense in Depth
Honeypots

3m

Defense in Depth
People Vulnerabilities

6m

The Threat Landscape
Remote Access Part 1

11m

Defense in Depth
Attacker Motivations

4m

The Threat Landscape
Remote Access Part 2

9m

Defense in Depth
MITRE

7m

The Threat Landscape
Encryption Part 1

5m

Defense in Depth
Malware Types

11m

The Threat Landscape
Encryption Part 2

9m

Defense in Depth
Malware Identification

8m

The Threat Landscape
Web Proxies Part 1

8m

Defense in Depth
Web Proxies Part 2

11m

Defense in Depth
Wireless

5m

Defense in Depth
Anti-Virus

8m

Defense in Depth
Course Description

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of networks and network security is required. Students should be familiar with basic network architecture concepts (LAN/WAN, VLAN, perimeter vs internal, etc.). Students should also have at least a basic understanding of security device functions (firewalls, IPS, IDS, proxy, etc.).

Who is this Course For?

Network, Systems, and Security Engineers, Architects, and Managers

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Identify common infrastructure vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
  • Describe the layers of infrastructure security and components at each layer.
  • * Articulate the application of common security models across the enterprise.

    This course is part of a Career Path:
    Security Engineer Career Path

    Security Engineers are security-minded architects and builders. They are responsible for planning and implementing security controls throughout an IT environment. This career path is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and key skills required to succeed as an entry-level Security Engineer. In this path, you will learn Security Engineering Fundamentals, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, and Data Security.

    Completing this career path and the associated Assessments will prepare you for pursuing a career as a Security Engineer and further specializing in advanced skills like Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Architecture.

    Instructed by

    Instructor
    Scott Russ
    Provider
    Cybrary Logo
    Certification Body
    Certificate of Completion

    Complete this entire course to earn a Infrastructure Security Certificate of Completion