Security Fundamentals
This course is a foundation course built for learners who would like to better understand threat landscape, hardening, and compliance in the context of cybersecurity.
About the program
Specifically, in this course learners will :
- Understand the modern threat landscape: APTs, ransomware, and insider threats.
- Apply the CIA Triad and security frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks.
- Harden Linux and Windows systems against common attack vectors.
- Implement network segmentation, DMZ architecture, and zero-trust principles.
- Manage vulnerability scanning using Nessus, OpenVAS, and Qualys.
- Understand PKI, TLS/SSL certificates, and certificate authority management.
- Configure SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic SIEM) for log aggregation and alerting.
- Apply secure coding awareness: OWASP Top 10 and secure SDLC concepts.
- Prepare for industry certifications: CompTIA Security+, SSCP fundamentals.
- Review real-world breach case studies and lessons learned.
Condition of admission
Learners must have basic computer skills and be comfortable using a Windows or Linux desktop environment, as well as a general understanding of how networks function.
Champlain College Saint-Lambert
Course Attestation and Professional Development
$5/hour training (funded by Services Québec)