CYBER X400 - GIAC Security Essentials
Whether you're new to information security or a seasoned expert with a specialized focus, GIAC Security Essentials provides the essential skills and techniques needed to secure critical information and technology assets, whether on-premises or in the cloud. The course teaches you how to apply these concepts directly into a defensive strategy, all framed in terms of combating today's adversaries. GIAC Security Essentials empowers you to implement these skills effectively in real-world scenarios.
Format
Delivery Options
Online, Group-paced: A course or program that is delivered online between a fixed start and end date, but with few or no live class sessions. You will complete online modules on a set schedule alongside a group of peers, with fixed due dates for assignments. Frequent opportunities to interact with your peers and instructor via discussion boards or other learning activities will be provided.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 55 hours to complete.
Requirements
Course Completion Requirements
Students are expected to complete all of the course's (6) modules assigned reading, lecture, and lab requirements.
Technology Requirements
- A computer or tablet with access to a high-speed internet connection and a wireless or wired headset are recommended. Some features may not be compatible with mobile devices.
- The recommended browsers for taking this course are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge. Additionally, it is also recommended to download and install Oracle VirtualBox software for your computer. VirtualBox is free and can be downloaded here: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
What You'll Learn
- Network Analysis: Dive deep into network traffic with labs on tcpdump and Wireshark and explore network flow information that is vital for detection and response, such as AWS VPC Flow Logs.
- Exploitation and Protection: Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in Web App Exploitation, and apply security best practices.
- Automation and Discovery: Utilize PowerShell for Speed and Scale and conduct Network Discovery to efficiently manage security tasks.
- Windows and Linux Security: Apply Windows System Security Policies, manage Linux Permissions, and explore Linux Containers for enhanced security posture.
- Cryptography and Recovery: Get hands-on with Hashing and Cryptographic Validation, Encryption and Decryption, and Mobile Device Backup Recovery to secure and recover data.
- Audit and Compliance: Master Password Auditing, Binary File Analysis, and Data Loss Prevention to safeguard sensitive data against emerging threats.
- System Security: Sharpen your skills in Linux Logging and Auditing, Windows Process Exploration, and Windows Filesystem Permissions, ensuring comprehensive system oversight.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Develop skills in SIEM Log Analysis and employ tools like Snort3 and Zeek for robust Intrusion Detection and Network Security Monitoring.
What You'll Earn
- The knowledge and skills required to pass the GIAC GSEC exam.
- A GIAC Security Essentials certificate of completion from Ohio State’s Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact Aaron Francis at francis.673@osu.edu.