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ITP-GIAC.AA1
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Self-paced · 1 year access
37 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
27 Interactive Lessons · 100 topics01 TCP/IP Essentials 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Network Protocols and Reference Models
- IPv4 vs. IPv6 and ICMP vs. ICMPv6
- Layer 4 Protocols
- Setting up a Lab Environment
- Using tcpdump and Wireshark
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
02 Critical Controls 4 topics +
- CIA Triad and Parkerian Hexad
- Categories and Types of Controls
- Understanding the Enterprise Architecture
- Introduction to Threat Enumeration
03 Access Control and Password Management 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Access Control Concepts
- Password Management
- Introduction to Password Cracking
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Network Security Devices and Device Security 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Network Topologies and Zones
- Overview of Network Devices and Hardening
- Survey of Security Devices and Wireshark
- Configuring Firewalls at Amazon Web Services
- Exploring a Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall
- Examining a Classic IPS Sensor Device
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Web Communication Security 3 topics +
- Introducing the Center for Internet Security (CIS)
- Overview of CIS Controls
- Samples and Case Studies
06 Wireless Network Security 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- The Evolution of IEEE 802.11 Security
- WPA3 Security
- PAN, NFC, and 5G Concepts
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Malicious Code & Exploit Mitigation 3 topics +
- Common Attack Types
- CryptoMalware
- Defensive Strategies
08 Defense In Depth and Defensible Network Architecture 3 topics +
- Defense in Depth Overview and Strategies
- Core Security Strategies
- Defensible Network Architectures
09 Active Defense 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Overview of Active Defense
- Active Defense Techniques
- Active Defense Tools
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Endpoint Security 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Overview of Endpoint Security
- Host-based Intrusion Detection
- Host-based Intrusion Prevention
- Next-generation Endpoint Security Solutions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Log Management & SIEM 4 topics +
- Overview of Logging
- Logging System Setup and Configuration
- Logging Analysis Fundamentals
- Core SIEM Activities
12 Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Overview of Vulnerability Management
- Network Scanning
- Using Xenmap and Yersinia
- Penetration Testing
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Virtualization and Cloud Security 4 topics +
- Overview of Virtualization and VM Security
- Cloud Models and Value Proposition
- Common Attacks Against Cloud Services
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure IAM
14 Cryptography Concepts and Algorithms 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Overview of Cryptology and Cryptosystems
- Cryptographic Hashing
- Symmetric Key Cryptography
- Asymmetric Key Cryptography
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Applied Cryptography 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Digital Signatures
- IPsec
- SSL/TLS
- Public Key Infrastructure
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Security Policy 4 topics +
- The Importance of Written Security Policies
- Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures
- Acceptable Use Policies
- Survey of Sample Policies
17 IT Risk Management 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Overview of Risk Management
- Risk Management Best Practices
- Threat Assessment, Analysis, and Reporting
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Incident Handling and Response 3 topics +
- Fundamentals of Incident Handling
- Six Step Incident Response Process
- Conducting a Forensic Investigation
19 Contingency Plans 4 topics +
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Backups and Restoration
- Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
20 Windows Security Infrastructure 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Operating Systems and Services
- Windows Workgroups vs. Domains
- Windows-as-a-Service
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Windows Access Controls 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- NTFS and Shared Folder Permissions
- Registry Keys and REGEDIT.EXE
- Windows Privileges
- Overview of BitLocker Drive Encryption
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
22 Enforcing Windows Security Policy 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Security Templates and SCA Snap-in
- Understanding Group Policy Objects
- Administrative Users, AppLocker, and User Account Control
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Windows Network Services and Cloud Computing 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Azure and High Availability
- Configuring Azure VM Attributes
- Microsoft Azure Active Directory (MAAD)
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
24 Windows Automation, Auditing, and Forensics 3 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Windows PowerShell
- Administrative Tools and Utilities
- Windows Auditing and Forensics
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
25 Linux Security: Structure, Permissions and Access 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Comparing Linux Operating Systems
- Mobile Device Security
- Linux Shells and Kernels
- Linux Permissions
- Linux User Accounts
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
26 Linux Services: Hardening and Securing 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Starting Services at Boot Time
- Configuration Management Tools
- Linux Kernel Security
- Linux System Enhancers
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 Linux: Monitoring and Attack Detection 3 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Configuring and Monitoring Logs
- Leveraging the Auditd tool
- Linux Security Utilities
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
37 LiveLabs- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
- Using the John the Ripper Tool
- Performing a Scan in Zenmap
- Allowing an App through the Windows Defender Firewall
- Creating a Network ACL and Adding Inbound and Outbound Rules to It
- Creating a Web ACL
- Creating a Security Profile
- Creating Reverse and Bind Shells using Netcat
- Setting up a Honeypot on Kali Linux
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Observing an MD5 Generated Hash Value
- Observing a SHA256 Generated Hash Value
- Using a Symmetric Algorithm
- Using an Asymmetric Algorithm
- Creating and Disabling an AWS KMS Key
- Creating a VPN Connection Using the AWS-Managed VPN Option
- Using Nmap for Network Enumeration
- Using the whois Program
- Disabling a User Account
- Managing NTFS Permissions
- Enabling Credential Guard Using Regedit
- Setting Security Policies
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Creating an AppLocker Rule
- Configuring a High Availability Set
- Creating a Virtual Machine in Azure
- Investigating the Windows PowerShell Pipeline
- Configuring an Application using Task Manager
- Using Event Viewer
- Using Amazon EC2
- Managing Basic Permissions
- Understanding SUID or SGID and Unix Program
- Administering Kernel Security Parameters
- Configuring a Linux Firewall Using the Iptables
- Using Linux Commands
- Monitoring Logs in Linux
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