Cybersecurity & InfoSec - Career Transformation Guide (2022)

Colleagues, the  Cybersecurity & InfoSec - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Community and Networking resources to help your career. CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA and the CompTIA Security+ certifications command average salaries from $111k-$152k and rank among Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report “Top 15” positions. ZipRecruiter currently lists over 1.4m security positions across all disciplines in the US alone.  Furthermore, it reports average Cyber Security Analyst salary at $98,404. The Top 5 cyber certifications garner much higher incomes. More specifically, Indeed now offers some 16,005 Cyber Security Engineer openings.

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Much career success,  Lawrence E. Wilson - Cybersecurity Certification Center

CompTIA PenTest+ Certification (Training)

Cyber colleagues, the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification preparation course equips you with penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment, skills necessary to test the resiliency against network against attacks, ISO 17024 compliant, remediation techniques. This course covers all the topics on the exam, including planning and scoping a security penetration testing (ethical hacking) assessment, understanding legal and compliance requirements, and performing vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques. Training modules address: 1) Ethical Hacking and How to Plan a Security Penetration Test - introduces the concept of ethical hacking and how the cybersecurity industry goes about implementing field-tested security parameters using penetration testing. It walks through the planning and scoping of a pentesting assessment, 2) Reconnaissance," - intelligence gathering phase of the pentest, including collecting information, port scanning, and vulnerability scanning. It then discusses how to use this intelligence to plan the pentest itself, 3) Attacks and Exploits - how to use the intelligence gathered to perform the pentest. It goes over the various kinds of social engineering attacks and how to attack both wired and wireless networks. It then discusses how to exploit application-based vulnerabilities as well as local host and physical security vulnerabilities. Finally, it covers the clean-up and implementation of the post-exploitation techniques., and 4) Tools and Reporting - shows how to find and leverage the various tools that are available for evasion, decompilation, forensics, and software assurance. It also goes into the reporting aspect of the job, including best practices and how to professionally recommend mitigation strategies for the vulnerabilities found.

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Linux Security Fundamentals - LFS216 (Linux Foundation)

Cyber colleagues, the Linux Security Fundamentals (LFS216) from the Linux Foundation will equip you in the security features of the Linux kernel or added by Linux distributions. This advanced Linux security course is for everyone involved with any security related tasks including implementation technicians, developers and managers will gain additional expertise from this course.. This course is a comprehensive look at the security challenges that can affect almost every system, especially with the seamless connectivity we seek from the Internet. The class starts with an overview of computer security and touches on how security affects everyone in the chain of development, implementation, administration and the end user.. Training modules include: Security Basics, Threats and Risk Assessment, Physical Access, Logging, Auditing and Detection, Application Security, Kernel Vulnerabilities, Authentication, Local System Security, Network Security, Network Services Security, Denial of Service, Remote Access, Firewalling and Packet Filtering, Response and Mitigation, and Compliance Testing with OSCAP.  After completing this advanced Linux security training you will be able to assess your current security needs, evaluate your current security readiness and implement security options as required.

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CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Sys-501)

Cyber colleagues, CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Training,enables learners gain knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.  Global Knowledge reports that IT pros who hold the CompTIA Security+ certification earn an average of $110k per year. This CompTIA Security+ course. Upon successfully validating their skills by passing the certification exam learners will be able to perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. Once you obtain your Security+ you automatically have the CE designation required in the DoD Directive 8570.01 manual and going forward must comply with the CE program requirement of completing 50 CEUs in three years to maintain the credential. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

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CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) - Course and Practice Test

Cyber colleagues, the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) course contains 16 hours of training with content divided into 6 modules with 22 full lessons. A;long with live trainer discussions, demos, and screencasts, you will find live assessment walk-throughs at the end of each lesson so you can see how to approach and answer questions throughout the course. Lessons correspond to each CISA exam objective. It includes a full practice exam (with more than 150 questions) using Pearson’s Test Prep practice test software, end-of-lesson quizzes and Interactive exercises to help you learn and retain knowledge. Skill-based training modules address: 1) The Process of Auditing Information Systems - Audit Fundamentals & Auditing, 2) Governance and Management of IT - Governance Structure, Processes, and Models, Risk Management, Third-Party Relationships & Business Continuity, 3) Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation - Project Management, Application Development & System Acquisition and Implementation, 4) Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Service Management - IS Operational Management, Data Management, Network Architecture & Disaster Response and Recovery, 5) Protection of Information Assets - Information Security Program Management, Authentication and Authorization, Infrastructure Security, Cryptography, Physical and Environmental Security, and 6) Cert Exam Preparation.

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Microsoft Azure Security Center Training

Cyber & Cloud colleagues, this must-have Microsoft Azure Security Center insights, tips, and operational solutions for anyone working in a Microsoft Azure cloud or hybrid environment. Leading Microsoft security expert Yuri Diogenes teaches you to apply Azure Security Center’s robust protection, detection, and response capabilities in key operational scenarios. Learn comprehensive Azure Security Center techniques for safeguarding cloud and hybrid environments. Walk through securing any Azure workload and optimizing key facets of modern security, from policies and identity to incident response and risk management. Reflecting Azure Security Center updates as of March 2020, coverage includes single-click remediation, IoT, improved container security, Azure Sentinel, and more. This program is designed for cloud architects, designers, implementers, operations professionals, and security specialists working in Microsoft Azure cloud or hybrid environments as well as IT professionals responsible for the security of Azure environments. 

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Much career success, Lawrence E. Wilson - Cybersecurity Certification Center

Cisco NetFlow: Big Data Analytics for Cyber Security (CCNA Security 210-260)

Cyber colleagues, Cisco NetFlow walks you through the steps for deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting NetFlow and learning big data analytics technologies for cyber security. Cisco NetFlow creates an environment where network administrators and security professionals have the tools to understand who, what, when, where, and how network traffic is flowing. Cisco NetFlow is a key resource for understanding the power behind the Cisco NetFlow solution. Omar Santos, a Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) technical leader and author of Network Security with NetFlow and IPFIX, the CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide. Skill-based training modules include: 1)  Introduction to NetFlow and IPFIX, 2)  NetFlow Deployment Scenarios, 3) Cisco Flexible NetFlow, 4) NetFlow Commercial and Open Source Monitoring and Analysis Software Packages, 5) Big Data Analytics and NetFlow, 6) Cisco Cyber Threat Defense and NetFlow, 7) Troubleshooting NetFlow, 8) Using NetFlow for Anomaly Detection and Identifying DoS Attacks, and 9) Using NetFlow for Incident Response and Forensics.

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Cisco Identity Services Engine Training (300-715) – CCNP Security

Colleagues, the Cisco Identity Services Engine Training (300-715)  program will equip you to pass the CCNP Security Management (SISE) 300-715 exam. Advance your career and earnings potential. Complete Video Course focuses on implementing and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine for preparation for the SISE 300-715 certification and providing the necessary skills for real-world deployment scenarios. CCNP Security Management (SISE) 300-715 Complete Video Course focuses on a blend of the real-world experience and best practices mixed with the requirements for the CCNP SISE 300-715 exam. Gain core skills and knowledge of ISE architecture, node types, and deployment models, fundamentals of network access control and the Cisco ISE offering, develop ISE policies for users, guests, BYOD, and headless devices, and deployment strategies for ISE with various third party integrations. Training modules include: 1.  ISE Fundamentals, 2. Policies, 3.  Device Identification and Onboarding, and 4: Compliance and Network Device Control.

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Certified Ethical Hacker (Exam 312-50 - Voucher Included)

Cyber colleagues, the Certified Ethical Hacker ™ (CEH) program course is the gold standard of information security training programs. This program includes the exam voucher for exam 312-50 - EC-Council’s flagship certification with 100 hours of training.  This ethical hacking course puts you in the driver’s seat of a hands-on environment with a systematic process. Here, you will be exposed to an entirely different way of achieving optimal information security posture in your prospective organization, by hacking it! You will scan, test, hack and secure your own systems while uncovering the ways to approach your target and succeed at breaking in every time! After taking this course, you will fully understand the five phases of ethical hacking: Reconnaissance, Gaining Access, Enumeration, Maintaining Access, and Covering Your Tracks This course will immerse you into the hacker mindset, so you will be able to understand attacks and exploits to defend against future attacks. Learn to scan, test, hack, and secure your own systems while uncovering how to approach your target and succeed at breaking in every time. After taking this course, you will fully understand the five phases of ethical hacking: Reconnaissance, Gaining Access, Enumeration, Maintaining Access, and Covering Your Tracks. Skill-based training modules mapped to the cert exam objectives include: 1) Introduction to Ethical Hacking, 2) Footprinting and Reconnaissance, 3) Scanning Networks, 4) Enumeration, 5) Vulnerability Analysis, 6) System Hacking, 7) Malware Threats, 8) Sniffing, 9) Social Engineering, 10) Denial of Service, 11) Session Hijacking, 12) Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots, 13) Hacking Web Servers, 14) Hacking Web Applications, 15) SQL Injection, 16) Hacking Wireless Networks, 17) Hacking Mobile Platforms, 18) IoT and OT Hacking, 19) Cloud Computing, and 20) Cryptography.

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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

OSS colleagues, the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) program provides assurance that a CKS has the skills, knowledge, and competence on a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime. CKA certification is required to sit for this exam.CKS is a performance-based certification exam that tests candidates' knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud security in a simulated, real world environment. Candidates must have taken and passed the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam prior to attempting the CKS exam. CKS may be purchased but not scheduled until CKA certification has been achieved. CKA Certification must be active (non-expired) on the date the CKS exam (including Retakes) is scheduled. Training modules mapped to the certification exam include: 1) Cluster Hardening (15%), 2) System Hardening (15%), 3) Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities (20%), 4) Supply Chain Security (20%), , and 5) Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security (20%). This exam is an online, proctored, performance-based test that requires solving multiple tasks from a command line running Kubernetes. Candidates have 2 hours to complete the tasks.Candidates who register for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam will have 2 attempts (per exam registration) to use an exam simulator, provided by Killer.sh.  

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Much career success, Lawrence E. Wilson -  Cybersecurity Certification Center