SEC-100: Cybersecurity Essentials (OSCC-SEC)

Understand the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and the importance of proactive defense

Learn about industry-recognized frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001, which provide guidance for implementing effective security practices

Discover the diverse career paths available in cybersecurity, from penetration testers and information security analysts to incident responders and security architects

Explore the general skills that apply to roles throughout the cybersecurity industry

Master the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, a critical skill for cybersecurity professionals due to its prevalence in server environments

Gain familiarity with the Windows operating system, its security features, and common vulnerabilities exploited by attackers

Learn how to manipulate and transform data using various techniques, a valuable skill for analyzing security logs and identifying patterns

Master the basics of Python, a versatile programming language used for automation, scripting security tools, and developing exploits

Learn the essentials of PowerShell, a powerful scripting language used for automating tasks in Windows environments

Understand the basics of networking, including protocols, topologies, and how data flows across networks, crucial for understanding how attacks propagate

Learn to identify potential vulnerabilities and the ways that breaches can occur

Explore the basics of firewalls, a key component of every network on the internet

Learn about the essential characteristics of cloud computing and the models for deploying and providing cloud resources

Explore AI’s potential for malicious use, its defensive applications, and how it’s becoming an increasingly critical attack surface

Dive into the key concepts of cryptography and encryption, and learn about the crucial role they play in modern technology

Introduction to the most foundational skills needed for a career in cybersecurity

Learn what a penetration test is, how it’s performed, and what it’s for

Use Kali Linux for passive and active information gathering

Discover how web applications and servers work, and how to assess and defend them

Outline the most common ways attackers can compromise endpoint systems, elevate privileges, and gather sensitive information from their targets

Review the fundamentals of network security and antivirus software

Apply the penetration testing process to cloud environments

Explore defensive skills for offensive and defensive security practitioners

Learn about enterprise Security Operations Centers, how they’re organized, and what they do

Learn about the application of threat hunting and incident response processes

Learn about the lifecycle of software vulnerabilities, how to communicate about vulnerabilities, and how to manage them

Learn how to investigate suspected and confirmed malware samples

Explore the different types of social engineering, how to detect it, and why it works

Learn what ransomware and DDoS attacks are and how to defend against them

An introduction to wireless terminology and configurations, and how to troubleshoot and defend wireless networks

Gain a strong understanding of the basic elements in different kinds of embedded systems

Learn about Industrial Control Systems, Operational Technology, ICS/OT Security, and the ways they tend to intertwine

Understand, analyze, and mitigate risks in cybersecurity