Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

This course is part of Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, including the types of attacks and vulnerabilities that exist.
Explore different encryption algorithms and their various applications, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each type.
Gain an understanding of key concepts in security and compliance, such as risk assessment, defense models, and regulatory requirements.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of threat vectors and the strategies for mitigating them, and aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard against cyber threats.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of the threat vectors used by attackers, discover encryption techniques, and explore different compliance concepts. This course will get you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the active threat landscape • Describe common types of cyber attacks • Classify different types of encryption algorithms • Explain security and compliance concepts This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.

Dive into the world of cyber threats and attacks and get to know the active threat landscape.

What's included

10 videos17 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

10 videosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to the course: Cybersecurity threat vectors and mitigation3 minutesPreview module
Introduction to cyber attacks4 minutes
Trojans and viruses5 minutes
Introduction to threat vectors5 minutes
Malware and ransomware5 minutes
Phishing and social engineering4 minutes
Threats2 minutes
Personal mitigation strategies4 minutes
Security software5 minutes
Module summary: Threats and attacks5 minutes

17 readingsTotal 150 minutes

Course syllabus10 minutes
How to be successful in this course10 minutes
How to open an image in a new tab10 minutes
Additional resources: Threats and attacks5 minutes
WannaCry ransomware attack10 minutes
Stuxnet worm10 minutes
Data breaches10 minutes
Additional resources: Epic attacks5 minutes
Evading detection10 minutes
Malware and ransomware in action10 minutes
Types of phishing10 minutes
Other threat vectors10 minutes
Additional resources: Threat vectors5 minutes
Biometrics10 minutes
Firewalls and antivirus10 minutes
Protecting data10 minutes
Additional resources: Mitigation strategies5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Knowledge check: Epic attacks15 minutes
Knowledge check: Threat vectors15 minutes
Knowledge check: Mitigation strategies15 minutes
Module quiz: Threats and attacks30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

What do you hope to learn?10 minutes
What examples of cyberattacks have you heard about?10 minutes

Explore the cryptographic methods and standards used to protect data and secure communication.

What's included

12 videos14 readings6 assignments

12 videosTotal 53 minutes

Introduction to encryption3 minutesPreview module
Modern encryptions3 minutes
Private key and symmetric encryption4 minutes
Public key and asymmetric encryption4 minutes
Hashing3 minutes
The power of encryption2 minutes
Digital signing4 minutes
Certificates and certificate authorities4 minutes
Signed URLs5 minutes
Centralized authentication and authorization systems5 minutes
Authentication and authorization methods4 minutes
Module summary: Cryptography5 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Evolution of encryption10 minutes
Encryption tools10 minutes
Exercise: Initial protective measures30 minutes
Exemplar: Initial protective measures10 minutes
Additional resources: Encryption5 minutes
The formation of symmetric standards10 minutes
The formation of digital signatures10 minutes
List of hashing and encryption techniques and algorithms10 minutes
Additional resources: Public/private key and hashing5 minutes
Secure certificates10 minutes
Secure communication using SSL and HTTPS10 minutes
Additional resources: Digital signing and certificates5 minutes
Centralized authentication and authorization systems examples10 minutes
Additional resources: Authentication and authorization5 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 100 minutes

Self-review: Initial protective measures10 minutes
Knowledge check: Encryption15 minutes
Knowledge check: Public/private and key hashing15 minutes
Knowledge check: Digital signing and certificates15 minutes
Knowledge check: Authentication and authorization15 minutes
Module quiz: Cryptography30 minutes

Examine the various types of threats that can occur during data transmission, the importance of security controls in protecting against these threats, and the importance of keeping applications and devices updated to mitigate these risks.

What's included

9 videos11 readings5 assignments

9 videosTotal 46 minutes

Data transmission threats5 minutesPreview module
Virtual private network5 minutes
Advanced persistent threats (APT)5 minutes
Firewall optimization4 minutes
Network segmentation5 minutes
Intrusion detection and prevention system5 minutes
Introduction to application updates5 minutes
Bring your own device risks5 minutes
Module summary: Network and device-based threats4 minutes

11 readingsTotal 115 minutes

Data transmission intercept tools10 minutes
APTs in action10 minutes
IoT threats10 minutes
Additional resources: Data transmission5 minutes
Firewall configuration10 minutes
Endpoint security10 minutes
Exercise: Walling off30 minutes
Exemplar: Walling off10 minutes
Additional resources: Security controls5 minutes
Keeping applications and operating systems up to date10 minutes
Additional resources: Application updates5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Knowledge check: Data transmission15 minutes
Self-review: Walling off15 minutes
Knowledge check: Security controls15 minutes
Knowledge check: Application updates15 minutes
Module quiz: Network and device-based threats30 minutes

Explore the different laws, regulations, and industry standards that organizations must adhere to in order to ensure the security of their systems and data.

What's included

9 videos11 readings4 assignments

9 videosTotal 43 minutes

Overview of security compliance4 minutesPreview module
Risk management and compliance5 minutes
Browser cookies and GDPR3 minutes
Identity management5 minutes
Single sign-on (SSO)4 minutes
Active Directory and Group Policy4 minutes
Defense in depth4 minutes
Zero Trust Model4 minutes
Module summary: Security, compliance and identity5 minutes

11 readingsTotal 95 minutes

Industry standards and compliance frameworks10 minutes
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)10 minutes
Additional resources: Security and compliance concepts5 minutes
Identity management in action10 minutes
Group Policies10 minutes
Managing identities and access with Azure Active Directory10 minutes
Additional resources: ID and Active Directory5 minutes
Defense in depth in action10 minutes
Cloud security and defense in depth10 minutes
Security operations and monitoring10 minutes
Additional resources: Defense models5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 61 minutes

Knowledge check: Security and compliance concepts1 minute
Knowledge check: ID and Active Directory15 minutes
Knowledge check: Defense models15 minutes
Module quiz: Security, compliance and identity30 minutes

Put your skills into practice by creating your own compliance strategy for the end-of-course project and reinforce your understanding of the key concepts you’ve learned.