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This course is part of the ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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Course 1 - Security Concepts and Practices

This is the first course under the specialization SSCP. In this course, we will focus on the core aspects of security concepts and practice, starting with the importance of codes of ethics. We will then cover the basic principles of information security and move on to describe security controls, their implementation, maintenance, and assessment. We will also address the identification of corporate assets and the change management life cycle. We will then explain the importance of awareness and training and conclude with an exploration of physical security operations. Course 1 Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:  - Recall the ISC2 Code of Ethics. - Explain the importance of an organizational code of ethics in the cybersecurity profession. - Compare the security concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. - Apply accountability in the implementation of certain data protection controls. - Explain the concept of non-repudiation. - Discuss the concept of least privilege. - Indicate the importance of segregation of duties. - Differentiate technical, physical, and administrative security controls. - Relate security controls to considerations of assessing compliance requirements and organizational needs. - Indicate the importance of periodic audit and review of security controls. - Categorize various control types or technologies based on their different roles as part of an overall security structure and posture. - Summarize the security of assets all through the stages of their life cycle. - Examine operational requirements of change management. - Categorize security education and awareness strategies. - Define measurements for gauging the effectiveness of a security education and awareness program. - Indicate strategies that security professionals can use to collaborate with physical security operations. Who Should Take This Course: Beginners Experience Required: No prior experience required

This course will focus on the core aspects of security concepts and practice, beginning with a discussion of the importance of codes of ethics. We will then discuss the basic principles of information security and move on to describe security controls, their implementation, maintenance, and assessment. We will also discuss the identification of corporate assets as well as the change management life cycle. We will explain the importance of bolstering awareness and training and will conclude with a discussion on collaborating with physical security operations.

What's included

8 videos42 readings44 assignments

8 videosTotal 39 minutes
  • Professional Ethics2 minutes
  • Confidentiality 5 minutes
  • Integrity6 minutes
  • Privacy4 minutes
  • Security and Education Training and Awareness Strategy 6 minutes
  • Layered Defense: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 6 minutes
  • Fire Prevention, Detection, and Suppression 6 minutes
  • Electrical Power4 minutes
42 readingsTotal 230 minutes
  • ISC2 Code of Ethics4 minutes
  • Organizational Code of Ethics6 minutes
  • The Meaning of Information Security6 minutes
  • Security Strategy and Protecting Assets6 minutes
  • Availability6 minutes
  • Accountability2 minutes
  • Safety6 minutes
  • Defense in Depth6 minutes
  • Non-Repudiation2 minutes
  • Least Privilege4 minutes
  • Separation of Duties4 minutes
  • Technical Controls2 minutes
  • Firewalls as Network Security Devices10 minutes
  • Physical Controls2 minutes
  • Administrative Controls6 minutes
  • Assessing Compliance Reports6 minutes
  • Periodic Audit and Review4 minutes
  • Functional Security Controls8 minutes
  • Asset Management Life Cycle8 minutes
  • Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs)4 minutes
  • Data Classification and Categorization Policy4 minutes
  • Data Life Cycle 6 minutes
  • Development and Acquisition6 minutes
  • Inventorying and Licensing6 minutes
  • Implementation and Assessment6 minutes
  • Maintenance and End-of-Life Phases 6 minutes
  • Archival, Retention, Disposal, and Destruction Requirements 6 minutes
  • Change Management Roles and Responsibilities 6 minutes
  • Security Impact Analysis 6 minutes
  • Configuration Management 8 minutes
  • Training Tabletop Exercises 6 minutes
  • Social Engineering 4 minutes
  • Training for Social Engineering Defense 4 minutes
  • Building Codes, Design, and the Construction of Dedicated Data Centers 4 minutes
  • Data Center Standards and Assessment 4 minutes
  • Perimeter Security Controls: Control of People and Machines 6 minutes
  • Evacuation and Personnel Safety Assurance Measures 2 minutes
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 4 minutes
  • Communications and Server Rooms 6 minutes
  • Securing the Workspace 8 minutes
  • Key Takeaways10 minutes
  • Security Concepts and Practices Terms and Definitions10 minutes
44 assignmentsTotal 330 minutes
  • ISC2 Code of Ethics2 minutes
  • Organizational Code of Ethics2 minutes
  • Security Strategy and Protecting Assets2 minutes
  • Confidentiality 2 minutes
  • Integrity 2 minutes
  • Availability4 minutes
  • Accountability4 minutes
  • Safety2 minutes
  • Defense in Depth2 minutes
  • Non-Repudiation2 minutes
  • Least Privilege4 minutes
  • Separation of Duties4 minutes
  • Technical Controls4 minutes
  • Firewalls as Network Security Devices 2 minutes
  • Physical Controls2 minutes
  • Administrative Controls6 minutes
  • Assessing Compliance Reports4 minutes
  • Periodic Audit and Review 2 minutes
  • Functional Security Controls14 minutes
  • The Asset Management Life Cycle4 minutes
  • Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs)2 minutes
  • Data Classification and Categorization 2 minutes
  • Data Life Cycle 2 minutes
  • Development and Acquisition2 minutes
  • Inventorying and Licensing4 minutes
  • Implementation and Assessment 4 minutes
  • Maintenance and End-of-Life Phases 180 minutes
  • Archival, Retention, Disposal, and Destruction Requirements 6 minutes
  • Change Management Roles and Responsibilities 4 minutes
  • Security Impact Analysis 4 minutes
  • Configuration Management4 minutes
  • Training Tabletop Exercises 2 minutes
  • Social Engineering 4 minutes
  • Training for Social Engineering Defense2 minutes
  • Layered Defense: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 2 minutes
  • Building Codes, Design, and the Construction of Dedicated Data Centers 2 minutes
  • Data Center Standards and Assessment 2 minutes
  • Perimeter Security Controls: Control of People and Machines 2 minutes
  • Evacuation and Personnel Safety Assurance Measures 2 minutes
  • Electrical Power 2 minutes
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 2 minutes
  • Communications and Server Rooms 2 minutes
  • Securing the Workspace 2 minutes
  • End of Course Quiz20 minutes

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Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

this appears to be a well-structured introductory module covering a significant range of fundamental security knowledge necessary for the field.

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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Some of the answers are incorrect. For example, the purpose of a countermeasure is to what? Answer should be to prevent incident.

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