Covers core principles of security, including definitions, objectives, and types of security controls. 

• Security Concepts 

• Security Controls

Explains encryption methods, PKI structures, and how cryptographic tools are applied in real-world scenarios. 

• Cryptographic Algorithms 

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) 

• Cryptographic Solutions 

Details user authentication methods, authorization techniques, and identity lifecycle management. 

• Authentication 

• Authorization 

• Identity Management 

Focuses on securing enterprise-level network infrastructure and ensuring safe communication. 

• Enterprise Network Architecture 

• Network Security Appliances 

• Secure Communications

Covers cloud infrastructure security and modern security models like Zero Trust. 

• Cloud Infrastructure 

• Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture 

Discusses asset protection strategies, redundancy planning, and physical site security measures. 

• Asset Management 

• Redundancy Strategies 

• Physical Security 

Focuses on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across devices, applications, and cloud environments. 

• Device and OS Vulnerabilities 

• Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities 

• Vulnerability Identification Methods 

• Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation 

Provides strategies for assessing and improving network security postures. 

• Network Security Baselines 

• Network Security Capability Enhancement 

Explores securing endpoints, hardening mobile devices, and managing endpoint threats. 

• Implementing Endpoint Security 

• Mobile Device Hardening 

Covers protocols, development best practices, and cloud/web application security principles. 

• Application Protocol Security Baselines 

• Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts 

Outlines the lifecycle of incident response, forensic practices, and monitoring tools. 

• Incident Response 

• Digital Forensics 

• Data Sources 

• Alerting and Monitoring Tools 

Application Security Concepts 

Teaches how to recognize signs of various cyberattacks across different layers. 

• Malware Attack Indicators 

• Physical and Network Attack Indicators 

• • Application Attack Indicators 

Introduces organizational security frameworks, policy creation, and automated response strategies. 

• Policies, Standards, and Procedures 

• Change Management 

• Automation and Orchestration

• • Application Attack Indicators 

Discusses key risk analysis and assessment techniques, including third-party and audit practices. 

• Risk Management Processes and Concepts 

• Vendor Management 

• Audits and Assessments 

Covers regulatory compliance, data classification, and staff policy enforcement. 

• Data Classification and Compliance 

• Personnel Policies