Advance your career in IT security with this video-based, online, certification training course. Upon completion of this self-paced course, you’ll be fully prepared to take the GIAC Security Essentials exam to earn your GSEC certification. The 11 hours of expert-led lessons included in this course cover every objective on the exam. You’ll also get flashcards and quizzes to maximize learning, and 2 sample tests to practice taking the exam. Through the guided labs provided, you’ll build real-world, hands-on experience combating security threats.
Who should take this course Skill level | Beginner to intermediate
Anyone preparing for the GIAC Security Essentials exam to become GSEC certified
Anyone eager to learn security solutions implementation on a path to more advanced security administration and engineering skills
Anyone looking for techniques to detect and prevent cybersecurity attacks
It is recommended, but not required, that candidates for this course have the knowledge of information security fundamentals offered by the CompTIA Security+ training course
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Course includes
11 hours of expert-led training videos to watch and learn at your own pace
Hands-on labs to simulate real-world experience combating security threats
Self-study tools, such as flashcards to master key terms and quizzes to self-assess your progress
2 complete practice tests to ensure you’re ready to take the GSEC exam with confidence
1 year of access*
What you'll learn This Pearson IT Training Course will help you master the skills tested on the GSEC exam, including but not limited to:
Managing network security, including device, web communication, and wireless network security
Preparing for malicious attacks by implementing active defense strategies
Assessing threats through vulnerability scanning and managing penetration testing to ensure systems are prepared for attacks
Applying cryptography and risk management strategies
Handling incident response and contingency plans
Working with the tools and utilities Microsoft Windows provides for security
Working with the services and utilities Linux provides for security
Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise security in the real world
*Retake guarantee Didn't pass your certification exam on your first try? We'll give you six months of additional access at no cost.
About Pearson IT Training Courses Pearson IT Training Courses are complete and affordable packages of expert-led, self-paced courses designed to help you stand out with in-demand skills that take your career to the next level.
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- ISBN10 0137509839
- ISBN13 9780137509836
- Publish Date 16 April 2021
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pearson Education (US)
- Imprint Pearson IT Certification
- Format eBook
- Language English