Course Content
Security Fundamentals Review:
- Quick review of topics that will be discussed in depth later on in the course to ensure consistent foundational knowledge and address any minor gaps Participants may have
Network Security:
- Overview of network security concepts, including demonstrations of common network security tools and recommendations for securing the network
Host Security:
- Overview of host security concepts, covering common malware including worms, viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, and root kits, and offering recommendations for securing hosts
Application Security:
- Introduces the SANS Top 25 list of critical software vulnerabilities and covers several key issues
Case Study: Draw Participants Architecture:
- Participants draw a diagram of an architecture that they are familiar with and these examples are used extensively throughout the course
Identifying & Managing Risk:
- A discussion of how to manage security as risk and communicate this risk throughout the organization
Feasibility/Risk Rating:
- Participants learn how to determine the level of risk inherent in their own applications
Lab: Real-world Architecture Review:
- Participants learn how to conduct a security architecture review using their own architecture
Security Leadership:
- Discussion of security leadership and the role architects play in the overall environment and defenses
