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Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies
Arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to combat cyber threats and safeguard your digital assets.
- Practice in 37 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 18 Interactive Lessons and 123 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 227 Practice Test Questions
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
37 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
18Interactive Lessons
123Topics
37LiveLab
227Practice Test Questions
88Flashcards
88Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Cybersecurity has become an indispensable aspect of protecting our personal and professional lives. This advanced attack and defense cybersecurity course provides the skills to defend yourself against notorious cyber threats. Through engaging lectures, hands-on exercises, and gamified test preps, you will learn ethical hacking techniques, explore effective cybersecurity attack and defense strategies, and develop the mindset of a cybersecurity professional.
- Learn to use cybersecurity tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, and Hydra
- Understand and configure network segmentation, remote access, and VPN configuration
- Manage incident response processes, handle incidents, and conduct post-incident activities
- Gather threat intelligence using open-source tools and resources
- Analyze logs from different sources (operating systems, firewalls, web servers, cloud platforms) for security intelligence
- Implement vulnerability assessment and management strategies
- Learn various attack techniques, such as reconnaissance, system compromise, lateral movement, priviledge escalation, and social engineering
- Implement defense mechanisms like network security, active sensors, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
- Understand stages of the Cyber Kill Chain and defend against each phase
Course Highlights
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18 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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37 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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227 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
18 Interactive Lessons · 123 topics01 Preface 3 topics +
- Who this course is for
- What this course covers
- To get the most out of this course
02 Security Posture 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Why security hygiene should be your number one priority
- The current threat landscape
- Cybersecurity challenges
- Enhancing your security posture
- The Red and Blue Teams
- Summary
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Incident Response Process 6 topics +
- The incident response process
- Handling an incident
- Post-incident activity
- Considerations for incident response in the cloud
- Summary
- References
04 What is a Cyber Strategy? 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- How to build a cyber strategy
- Why do we need to build a cyber strategy?
- Best cyber attack strategies
- Best cyber defense strategies
- Benefits of having a proactive cybersecurity strategy
- Top cybersecurity strategies for businesses
- Conclusion
- Further reading
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Understanding the Cybersecurity Kill Chain 10 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain
- Security controls used to stop the Cyber Kill Chain
- Threat life cycle management
- Concerns about the Cybersecurity Kill Chain
- How the Cyber Kill Chain has evolved
- Tools used during the Cyber Kill Chain
- Comodo AEP via Dragon Platform
- Summary
- Further reading
- References
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Reconnaissance 8 topics · 11 LiveLab +
- External reconnaissance
- Internal reconnaissance
- Tools used for reconnaissance
- Passive vs. active reconnaissance
- How to combat reconnaissance
- How to prevent reconnaissance
- Summary
- References
11 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Compromising the System 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Analyzing current trends
- Performing the steps to compromise a system
- Mobile phone (iOS/Android) attacks
- Summary
- Further reading
- References
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Chasing a User’s Identity 4 topics +
- Identity is the new perimeter
- Strategies for compromising a user’s identity
- Summary
- References
09 Lateral Movement 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Infiltration
- Network mapping
- Performing lateral movement
- Summary
- Further reading
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Privilege Escalation 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Infiltration
- Avoiding alerts
- Performing privilege escalation
- Summary
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Security Policy 7 topics +
- Reviewing your security policy
- Educating the end user
- Policy enforcement
- Monitoring for compliance
- Continuously driving security posture enhancement via security policy
- Summary
- References
12 Network Security 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- The defense-in-depth approach
- Physical network segmentation
- Securing remote access to the network
- Virtual network segmentation
- Zero trust network
- Hybrid cloud network security
- Summary
- References
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Active Sensors 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Detection capabilities
- Intrusion detection systems
- Intrusion prevention system
- Behavior analytics on-premises
- Behavior analytics in a hybrid cloud
- Summary
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Threat Intelligence 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction to threat intelligence
- Open-source tools for threat intelligence
- Microsoft threat intelligence
- Summary
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Investigating an Incident 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Scoping the issue
- Investigating a compromised system on-premises
- Investigating a compromised system in a hybrid cloud
- Proactive investigation (threat hunting)
- Lessons learned
- Summary
- References
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Recovery Process 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Disaster recovery plan
- Live recovery
- Contingency planning
- Business continuity plan
- Best practices for disaster recovery
- Summary
- Further reading
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Vulnerability Management 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Creating a vulnerability management strategy
- Elements of a vulnerability strategy
- Differences between vulnerability management and vulnerability assessment
- Best practices for vulnerability management
- Vulnerability management tools
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Further reading
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Log Analysis 9 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Data correlation
- Operating system logs
- Firewall logs
- Web server logs
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) logs
- Azure Activity logs
- Google Cloud Platform Logs
- Summary
- References
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
37 LiveLabs- Performing a Phishing Attack
- Simulating the DDoS Attack
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Cracking Password Using Hydra
- Using Nikto
- Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
- Using Sparta
- Using Kismet
- Using the EternalBlue Exploit in Metasploit
- Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
- Using the masscan Command
- Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
- Performing Nmap Port Scanning
- Gathering OSINT
- Sniffing a Network with Wireshark
- Using Cain and Abel
- Installing the Wardriving Application and Analyzing a Site Survey Capture
- Using theHarvester
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
- Using the Armitage Tool for Intrusion Detection
- Cracking Windows Password Using Ophcrack
- Conducting a Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack
- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Understanding Lateral Movement
- Understanding LPE
- Configuring VLANs
- Configuring a Network Firewall
- Configuring a VPN
- Performing Intrusion Detection
- Examining MITRE ATT&CK
- Using the NETSH Command
- Using the PING Command
- Using the chntpw Command
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Analyzing Linux Logs for Security Intelligence
- Viewing Windows Event Logs
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the prerequisites for this course?+
While no formal prerequisites are required for our cyber defense strategies course, a basic understanding of computer networks, cybersecurity, and operating systems is beneficial.
What kind of certifications can I apply for after completing this course?+
Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for industry-recognized certifications, such as:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
How can I protect my personal and professional data from cyber threats?+
Best practices of cyber attack prevention and response include using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, keeping software up-to-date, being cautious of suspicious emails, and avoiding clicking on unknown links.
What career paths can I pursue after completing this cybersecurity course?+
After completing our cyber defense course, you can apply for the following job roles:
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Security Engineer
- Penetration tester
- Incident responder
- Digital forensics investigator
- Information security manager
- Compliance officer
Is there a high demand for cybersecurity professionals?+
Yes, the demand for professionals in cybersecurity strategies for businesses is steadily increasing due to the growing number of cyber threats.
What is the average salary for a cybersecurity professional?+
The salaries of cybersecurity professionals depend on experience, location, and specific role. However, they generally command competitive salaries.
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