Information Security

Learn about information security and risk management practices needed to complete the first domain of the 2021 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. CISSP is the industry's gold standard certification, necessary for many mid- and senior-level positions. This course includes coverage of key exam topics from the Security and Risk Management domain: security governance, compliance and policy issues, personnel security, threat modeling, and vendor management. Author Mike Chapple also covers the trifecta of information confidentiality, integrity, and availability. He reviews business continuity and risk management strategies, and highlights the importance of ongoing security awareness and education in any organization.

Explore the fundamentals of the NIST Privacy Framework and how your organization can use it to categorize and effectively oversee its in-house privacy protocols. Discover the benefits of implementing the NIST Framework as a safeguard in your security management lifecycle. Learn strategies of identifying, managing, and mitigating privacy risks, as Ronald teaches you how to assess your own specific needs and outcomes, highlighting real-world examples and best practices along the way.

Computing and internet security are everyone's business, but it's especially critical for information technology specialists. Learning the core concepts of operating-system and network-level security helps avoid ongoing threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities. These topics are also key components of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals exam (98-367). This beginner-level, Windows-based course covers core security concepts and introduces risks such as social engineering, malware, and spyware as it prepares you for exam 98-367. IT Security Foundations series creator Lisa Bock also goes over some basic wireless security best practices, tips for beefing up browser security, and techniques for implementing encryption.

In this course, Lisa Bock reviews the historical and present-day uses of encryption, including techniques such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, algorithms, and hashing. She also reviews message digest and passwords and discusses practical ways to apply cryptography to ensure data security and integrity. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of what it takes to move and store data securely.