CertPREP Courseware: IT Specialist Cybersecurity - Self-Paced

Training outline:

Lesson 1: Essential Security Principles, Incomplete sectionSkill 1: Define essential security principles.

• Skill 2: Explain common threats and vulnerabilities.
• Skill 3: Explain access management principles.
• Skill 4: Explain encryption methods and applications.

Lesson 2: Basic Network Security ConceptsSkill 1: Describe TCP/IP protocol vulnerabilities.

• Skill 2: Explain how network addresses impact network security.
• Skill 3: Describe network infrastructure and technologies.
• Skill 4: Set up a secure wireless SoHo network.
• Skill 5: Implement secure access technologies.

Lesson 3: Endpoint Security ConceptsSkill 1: Describe operating system security concepts.

• Skill 2: Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate endpoint tools that gather security assessment information.
• Skill 3: Verify that endpoint systems meet security policies and standards.
• Skill 4: Implement software and hardware updates.
• Skill 5: Interpret system logs.
• Skill 6: Demonstrate familiarity with malware removal.

Lesson 4: Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management, Incomplete sectionSkill 1: Explain vulnerability management.

• Skill 2: Use threat intelligence techniques to identify potential network vulnerabilities.
• Skill 3: Explain risk management.
• Skill 4: Explain the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Lesson 5: Incident Handling, Incomplete section

• Skill 1: Monitor security events and know when escalation is required.
• Skill 2: Explain digital forensics and attack attribution processes.
• Skill 3: Explain the impact of compliance frameworks on incident handling.
• Skill 4: Describe the elements of cybersecurity incident response.

• Cybersecurity Support Technician
• IT Security Intern
• Junior Security Analyst
• Network Security Assistant
• Help Desk (Security-Focused)
• SOC Trainee
• Endpoint Security Technician
• Malware Removal Support
• Vulnerability Assessment Assistant
• Risk and Compliance Intern
• Incident Response Support
• IT Governance Assistant
• Security Operations Assistant
• Digital Forensics Intern
• Secure Access Support Technician
• Network Monitoring Assistant
• Cybersecurity Policy Assistant
• Threat Intelligence Analyst (Entry-Level)
• Disaster Recovery Coordinator (Junior)
• Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer (Support Role)