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This course is part of CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Specialization
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A foundational understanding of IT systems and networking is recommended. Ideal for cybersecurity professionals and IT administrators.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
A foundational understanding of IT systems and networking is recommended. Ideal for cybersecurity professionals and IT administrators.
Implement asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling techniques for network security.
Analyze vulnerability scanner outputs and apply frameworks like CVSS for effective prioritization.
Mitigate software vulnerabilities using secure coding and SDLC best practices.
Navigate risk management, system maintenance, and governance in organizational settings.
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Enhance your cybersecurity expertise by mastering the critical concepts of vulnerabilities and their mitigation strategies. This course provides an in-depth exploration of asset discovery, vulnerability scanning types, and frameworks essential for securing digital environments. You'll gain hands-on insights into interpreting vulnerability scanner outputs and utilizing the CVSS framework to evaluate and prioritize risks effectively.
The journey begins with understanding your network through asset discovery and mapping, followed by an overview of scanning methodologies and frameworks. Delve into analyzing vulnerability data, prioritizing risks, and learning the art of threat modeling to protect your systems. You’ll also uncover key mitigation tactics for common vulnerabilities like XSS and buffer overflows, and explore secure coding practices to enhance software reliability. As the course progresses, you'll study risk management principles, compensating controls, and attack surface management. Critical topics like policies, governance, service-level objectives, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) provide a holistic view of cybersecurity processes. The course concludes with actionable strategies for escalation and system maintenance procedures. Ideal for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and tech enthusiasts, this intermediate-level course requires a foundational understanding of IT systems and networking. Whether you're securing enterprise systems or advancing your career, this course equips you with practical tools and strategies to safeguard digital infrastructures.
In this module, we will delve into the fundamentals of vulnerability management, exploring tools and techniques for asset discovery, scanning, and prioritization. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of industry-standard frameworks, learn to interpret vulnerability scanner outputs, and apply strategies for mitigation. This section also covers related concepts such as risk management, governance, and secure coding practices to fortify systems and reduce attack surfaces effectively.
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