CISM 2020: Security Testing

CISM    |    Intermediate
  • 7 videos | 30m 28s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
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Periodic security testing sheds light on an organization's current security posture. As an information security manager, you should know how to accurately and thoroughly assess the condition of an organization's IT security. In this course, you'll learn the concepts and practices involved in this process. You'll start by examining how physical security can influence IT services. Next, you'll explore the benefits and techniques involved in network scanning, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. You'll round off the course by analyzing cloud-based security recommendations. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Recall how physical security is an important aspect of it governance
    Recall how the first phase of it attacks is reconnaissance
    Recognize the benefit of periodic vulnerability assessments
  • Use nessus to conduct a vulnerability assessment
    Recognize the benefit of periodic penetration testing
    Summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

  • 1m 42s
  • 5m 49s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recall how important physical security is to IT governance. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Network Reconnaissance in IT Attacks
    5m 47s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recall how the first phase of IT attacks is reconnaissance. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  The Benefits of Vulnerability Assessments
    4m 27s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recognize the benefits of periodic vulnerability assessments. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment Using Nessus
    6m 24s
    In this video, you will learn how to use Nessus to conduct a vulnerability assessment. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  The Benefits of Penetration Testing
    5m 41s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize the benefits of periodic penetration testing. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Course Summary
    38s

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