Description

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Training by CBT Nuggets

The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Training by CBT Nuggets offers comprehensive preparation for individuals seeking to earn their GSEC certification and advance their cybersecurity skills. This course covers a wide range of foundational and intermediate security concepts, tools, and best practices, helping professionals defend against modern cyber threats. Designed for IT and security professionals, this training provides hands-on knowledge and actionable strategies essential for a career in cybersecurity.

Course Overview

This training is aligned with the GSEC certification objectives, which includes key areas like network security, cryptography, incident response, and risk management. Through a structured, video-based approach, the course provides in-depth training on security principles and defensive techniques, equipping learners with the skills needed to protect systems and data effectively.

What You’ll Learn

• Physical security controls that stop attacks before they begin
• Interacting with and securing cloud-based network instances
• Maintaining data security with secured containers
• Architecting a network that can be monitored effectively
• Reading, managing and understanding network logs

Who is This Course For?

This GSEC training is ideal for:

This Security Essentials training is considered professional-level GIAC training, which means it was designed for security professionals. This cybersecurity skills course is designed for security professionals with three to five years of experience with securing enterprise networks.

New or aspiring security professionals. If you’re a brand new cybersecurity professional, this GSEC course is an advanced and challenging step in your career. This course covers active defense topics, physical security, cryptography, vulnerability scanning, and much more. If you want to go from a novice to an advanced security expert, this GSEC training is the fast-track to getting there.

Experienced security professionals. The GSEC is a great certification for cybersecurity professionals with a few years of experience, and this GSEC course will show you everything you need to succeed. Because the GSEC exam covers tons of different technologies and tools for securing enterprise networks, even the most experienced cybersecurity professionals should take this GSEC training so that they understand what will be on the exam.

Course Highlights

This GSEC Training by CBT Nuggets delivers high-quality video lectures combined with hands-on labs, which allow you to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. With a focus on interactive learning, this training prepares you not only for the GSEC exam but also equips you with skills directly applicable in the field of cybersecurity.

Course Modules

1. Access Control Fundamentals
2. Password Management
3. AWS Fundamentals and Security
4. Containers and MacOS Security
5. Active Defense
6. Cryptography
7. Cryptography Algorithms & Deployment
8. Data Loss Prevention
9. Defense in Depth
10. Defensible Network Architecture
11. Endpoint Security
12. Enforcing Windows Security Policy
13. Introducing Kali
14. Incident Handling & Response
15. Mobile Device Security
16. Linux Fundamentals
17. Linux Security and Hardening
18. Log Management and SIEM
19. Malicious Code and Exploit Mitigation
20. Metasploit
21. Network Security Devices
22. Networking and Protocols
23. Security Frameworks and CIS Controls
24. Wireless Network Security
25. Virtualization and Cloud Security
26. Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing
27. Web Communication Security
28. Picking the Attack Vector
29. Windows Access Controls
30. Windows as a Service
31. Windows Security Infrastructure
32. Windows Automation, Auditing, and Forensics

Additional Resources

• GIAC Security Essentials Certification Overview – Official GIAC website
• CBT Nuggets Training Platform – Explore more courses from CBT Nuggets
• SANS Institute Certifications – Additional resources on SANS certifications

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