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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

James Dalton

Instructor: James Dalton

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(433 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in this course

In the Cybersecurity Foundation course students will learn fundamental principles associated with the current cybersecurity landscape and identify concepts required to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against enterprise networks as well as mission critical infrastructure. Students will also learn how to initially setup and configure security zones, authentication, and policies on a next generation firewall.

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1 video3 readings

In this module you will examine the Modern Computing Trends associated with Cloud technologies including Software as a Service - SaaS. You will also focus on identifying the job skills that will be utilized for Cloud services security and compliance.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Module 3, Cyber-Threats, analyzes how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and promote attacks through the Cyber-Attack lifecycle. Students learn to identify High-profile cybersecurity attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats, as well as localized Wi-Fi attacks.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Module 4 - Attack Types and Techniques - analyzes how threat actors exploit vulnerabilities and perform cyberattacks by using various techniques including spamming and phishing attacks.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Module 5 - Cybersecurity Models and Design Principles, emphasizes the importance of a Zero-Trust design model. Students also examine the typical traffic patterns associated with application and datacenter services.

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4 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Module 6 - Security Operating Platform, explains the critical need for an interoperable Security Operating Platform. Students explore the various applications and services that are included in a Security Operating Platform.

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1 video3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

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James Dalton
Palo Alto Networks
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