• Watch a preview of this course • Discover how to take this course: Online, In-Person sans.org/sec301 SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security To determine if SANS SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security is right for you, ask yourself five simple questions: • Do you have basic computer knowledge, but are new to cybersecurity and in need of an introduction to the fundamentals? • Are you bombarded with complex technical security terms that you don’t understand? • Are you a non-IT security manager who lays awake at night worrying that your company will be the next mega-breach headline story on the 6 o’clock news? • Do you need to be conversant in basic security concepts, principles, and terms, even if you don’t need “deep in the weeds” detail? • Have you decided to make a career change to take advantage of the job opportunities in cybersecurity and need formal training and certification? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then the SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security training course is for you. Students with a basic knowledge of computers and technology but no prior cybersecurity experience can jump-start their security education with insight and instruction from real-world security experts in SEC301. This completely revised and comprehensive five-day course covers a wide range of baseline topics, including terminology, the basics of computer networks, security policies, incident response, passwords, and even an introduction to cryptographic principles. The hands-on, step- by-step learning format will enable you to grasp all the information presented even if some of the topics are new to you. You’ll learn fundamentals of cybersecurity that will serve as the foundation of your security skills and knowledge for years to come. Written by a security professional with over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, SEC301 provides uncompromising real-world insight from start to finish. The course prepares you for the Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification test, as well as for the next SANS course in this progression, SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style. It also delivers on the SANS promise: You will be able to use the knowledge and skills you learn in SEC301 as soon as you return to work. You Will Be Able To • Communicate with confidence regarding information security topics, terms, and concepts • Understand and apply the Principles of Least Privilege • Understand and apply the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) for prioritization of critical security resources • Build better passwords that are more secure while also being easier to remember and type • Grasp basic cryptographic principles, processes, procedures, and applications • Understand how a computer works • Understand computer network basics • Have a fundamental grasp of any number of technical acronyms: TCP/IP, IP, TCP, UDP, MAC, ARP, NAT, ICMP, and DNS, and the list goes on. • Utilize built-in Windows tools to see your network settings • Recognize and be able to discuss various security technologies, including anti- malware, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, sniffers, ethical hacking, active defense, and threat hunting. • Understand wireless technologies including WiFi, Bluetooth, mobile phones and the Internet of Things (IoT) • Explain a variety of frequent attacks such as social engineering, drive-by downloads, watering hole attacks, lateral movement, and other attacks • Understand different types of malware • Understand browser security and the privacy issues associated with web browsing • Explain system hardening • Discuss system patching • Understand virtual machines and cloud computing • Understand backups and create a backup plan for your personal life that virtually guarantees you never have to pay ransom to access your data 5 Day Program 30 CPEs Laptop Required GISF Information Security Fundamentals giac.org/gisf “ SEC301 is an extremely valuable course, even for someone with 12 years of IT experience!” — Brian Pfau, Banfield Pet Hospital “ SEC301 is a great class for the individual who wants to learn an extensive amount of material in one week.” — Steven Chovanec, Discover Financial Services
