Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation
This course is part of Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and describe common cyber attack types including malware, ransomware, and phishing
Understand the active threat landscape and evolving security challenges
Classify different encryption algorithms and their applications in data protection
Implement personal mitigation strategies against common cyber threats
Apply security and compliance concepts in organizational contexts
Explain identity management principles and Active Directory functionality
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
20 Hours PreRecorded video
21 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity threat vectors and mitigation strategies. Beginning with an overview of the active threat landscape, students learn about common cyber attacks including malware, ransomware, phishing, and social engineering. The curriculum advances to cover encryption algorithms, digital signatures, and certificate authorities. Network and device-based threats are examined alongside security controls like firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. The course also addresses security compliance concepts, risk management, identity management systems, and defense models including Zero Trust. Designed for beginners with an interest in technology, this course serves as excellent preparation for the Microsoft SC-900 certification exam while requiring no prior IT experience.
Threats and attacks
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Cryptography
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Network and device-based threats
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Security, compliance and identity
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity threat vectors and mitigation
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
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