This course pairs two technically connected topics that share a common toolkit: security tools and infrastructure testing. Covering approximately 4 hours of expert instruction across command-line security tools, protocol analysis, network scanning, log analysis, and penetration testing techniques, learners develop the practical skills to assess and monitor security posture using real-world tools.
Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing
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Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Specialization
Instructors: Dan LaChance
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
How to use command-line and shell-based security tools to navigate systems and diagnose security issues in enterprise environments
How to use network scanners, vulnerability assessment tools, and log analysis techniques to monitor systems and assess security posture
How to apply penetration testing methodologies and infrastructure testing techniques to evaluate and improve organizational security
Skills you'll gain
- Vulnerability
- Security Testing
- Human Factors (Security)
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Event Monitoring
- Infrastructure Security
- Network Monitoring
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Security Controls
- Security Awareness
- Cyber Operations
- Security Management
- IT Automation
- Network Security
- Security Strategy
- Network Analysis
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Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA Security+ Specialization
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