Introduction to Cyber Security for Practitioners Training

• Explain the concepts of information systems security as applied to an IT infrastructure
• Describe how malicious attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities impact an IT infrastructure
• Explain the role of access controls in implementing a security policy
• Explain the role of operations and administration in effective implementation of security policy
• Describe the principles of risk management, common response techniques, and issues related to recovery of IT systems
• Explain how businesses apply cryptography in maintaining information security
• Analyze the importance of network principles and architecture to security operations
• Explain the means attackers use to compromise systems and networks and defenses used by organizations
• Apply international and domestic information security standards and compliance laws to real-world implementation in both the private and public sector

The Need for Information Systems

• Information systems security
• The Internet of Things is changing how we live
• Malicious attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Drivers of the information Security business

Securing Today’s Information Systems

• Access controls
• Security operations and administration
• Auditing, testing, and monitoring
• Risk, response, and recovery
• Cryptography
• Networks and telecommunications
• Malicious code and activity

Information Security Standards, Education, Certifications, and Laws

• Information security standards
• Information systems security education and training  
• Information Security Professional Certifications  
• U.S. compliance laws