Dive deep into the fundamentals of information security. Learn to design security controls for networks, systems, and applications, while acquiring skills in threat mitigation and incident response.
Delivered to you in partnership with Udacity.
Dive deep into the fundamentals of information security. Learn to design security controls for networks, systems, and applications, while acquiring skills in threat mitigation and incident response.
Delivered to you in partnership with Udacity.
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In an increasingly digital landscape, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high. This comprehensive course equips you with the skills and knowledge to identify and respond to security weaknesses and incidents, positioning you to play a pivotal role in protecting sensitive data and systems.
This Security Analyst course will be delivered to you in partnership with Udacity, meaning you’ll have access to both Udacity’s learning and career services as well as RMIT Online’s course enablement support through our Learner Success Team. Upon successful completion of the course, you will also receive an RMIT Online credential which can be uploaded to LinkedIn, verifying your skill mastery in the discipline.
This Security Analyst course is ideal for:
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
During this course you will use your newly acquired Security Analyst skills to complete 4 projects.
In the first project you'll assume the role of a security analyst, developing and deploying a plan for incorporating new controls and technologies. In the second, you'll help a store analyse their online application. Performing vulnerability and risk analysis to build a mitigation plan for all you discovered. The third project will consist of you executing a vulnerability assessment, prioritise risk and communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership. Lastly, you will act as a security analyst, filling in for an analyst on vacation. Here you'll uncover a security incident. Deep dive into the data given to you and develop an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) rule to help alert on similar malicious content.
After completing this course, you’ll walk away with your own AI application and an RMIT credential which can be validated, recognised, and shared on social media platforms.
Prior to enrolling you should have the following knowledge:
RMIT Online and Udacity partnership
Lesson 1: Core Frameworks and Principles
Lesson 2: Controls
Lesson 3: Defensible Network Architecture
Lesson 1: Identifying Security Threats
Lesson 2: Mitigating Threats
Lesson 3: Threat Modelling
Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerabilities
Lesson 2: Assessing Vulnerabilities
Lesson 3 Determining Risk and Business Impact
Lesson 4: Managing and Mitigating Risk
Lesson 1: Incident Detection
Lesson 2: Monitoring and Logging
Lesson 3: Incident Handling
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