Complete Cybersecurity Certification - ISC2
Description:
Cybersecurity is an essential field in today's digital world, protecting businesses and individuals from cyber threats, data breaches, and security risks. This Complete Cybersecurity Certification - ISC2 course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity principles and prepares you for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification exam.
Through structured video lectures, quizzes, and downloadable study materials, this course covers fundamental to advanced cybersecurity topics, including risk management, security controls, incident response, access controls, network security, and data protection.
By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry best practices, and key security frameworks used by organizations worldwide. This course will help you prepare for the ISC2 CC certification exam, making it an excellent choice for beginners, IT professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
· The fundamentals of cybersecurity, including risk management and security controls
· How to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats
· The principles of authentication, access control, and encryption
· How organizations respond to cyber incidents and recover from disasters
· The importance of compliance, governance, and ethical cybersecurity practices
· The different types of cyberattacks and defense mechanisms
· A structured exam-focused approach to ISC2 CC certification
Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Introduction
Course Overview
What is Cyber Security
About ISC2 CC Certification
Section 2: Security Concepts of Information Assurance
CIA Triad
Authentication and Its Types Part 1
Authentication and Its Types Part 2
Privacy and GDPR
Non-Repudiation
Section 3: Risk Management Process
Risk management (e.g., risk priorities, risk tolerance)
Risk identification
Risk Analysis
Risk assessment
Risk Assignment-Acceptance
Risk Monitoring
Section 4: Security Controls
Security Controls
Functions of Security Controls
Section 5: ISC2 Code of Ethics
Professional Code of Conduct
ISC2 Code of Ethics
ISC2 Code of Conduct
Section 6: Governance Processes
Governance Elements
Standards
Policies
Procedures
Regulations and Privacy Laws
Section 7: Incident Response (IR)
Incident Terminologies
Incident Response & Its Priorities
Incident Response Plan and Its Benefits
Incident Response Plan Components
Incident Response Team and Its Responsibilities
Section 8: Business Continuity (BC)
Business Continuity
Goal and Importance of Business Continuity
Components of Business Continuity Plan
Business Impact Analysis
Business Continuity in Action
Section 9: Disaster Recovery (DR)
Disaster Recovery Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan Components
Disaster Recovery Plan Importance
Disaster Recovery Sites Types
Section 10: Physical Access Controls
Physical Security Controls (e.g., badge systems, gate entry, environmental design)
Organization Assets
Access Control Elements
Types of Access Control
Defense in Depth
Monitoring Techniques
Physical Monitoring Controls
Logical Monitoring Controls
Section 11: Logical Access Controls
Privileges
Types of Privileged Accounts
Privileged Access Management
Principle of Least Privilege
Segregation of Duties
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
Section 12: Computer Networking
Computer Networking and How It Works
Components of Computer Networks
Types of Computer Network
MAC Address
IP Address & Its Types
Classification of IP Addresses
OSI Model
TCP/IP Model
Network Devices
Common Networking Terms
TCP 3-Way Handshake Process
WIFI (Wireless Fidelity)
Securing the SSID
Section 13: Network Threats and Attacks
What are Network Attacks
Types of Threats (e.g., DDoS, virus, worm, Trojan, MITM, side-channel)
Insider Threat
Malware Attacks
Social Engineering Attacks
Identification (e.g., IDS, HIDS, NIDS)
Security Information & Event Management
Intrusion Prevention System (e.g., antivirus, scans, firewalls, IPS)
How to Prevent Network Attacks
Section 14: Network Security Infrastructure
Data Center
On-Premises Security (e.g., power, data centers, HVAC, redundancy, MOU/MOA)
Cloud Security (e.g., SLA, MSP, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid)
Network Design (e.g., DMZ, VLAN, VPN, micro-segmentation, defense in depth, NAC, IoT security)
Section 15: Data Security
Data Lifecycle Management (DLM)
Phases of DLM
Stages of DLM
Data Sensitivity Levels
Data Flow
Logging & Its Components
Data Encryption
Types of Encryption
Encryption Algorithms
Hash Functions
Hashing Algorithms
Section 16: System Hardening
Configuration Management (e.g., baselines, updates, patches)
CM Key Elements
System Hardening Techniques
Section 17: Best Practice Security Policies
Data Handling Policy
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Password Policy
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
Privacy Policy
Change Management Policy (e.g., documentation, approval, rollback)
Section 18: Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training Types
Social Engineering Awareness
Section 19: Additional content
Cyber Attack Lifecycle Part 1
Cyber Attack Lifecycle Part 2
What’s Included in This Course?
· Video Lectures – Clear explanations of cybersecurity concepts
· Quizzes – Test your understanding after each module
· Downloadable PDFs & Study Materials – Notes and summaries for quick revision
· Exam-Focused Content – Aligned with the ISC2 CC exam
Who Should Take This Course?
· Beginners who want to learn about cybersecurity
· IT professionals looking to enhance their cybersecurity skills
· Students & professionals preparing for the ISC2 CC certification exam
· Business professionals & individuals interested in cybersecurity awareness
This course does not require any prior cybersecurity experience it is designed to be easy to follow and highly informative.
Start learning today and take the first step toward becoming a cybersecurity expert!