Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies (Coursera)

Offered by Microsoft,
Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies (Coursera)

This course engages you in the world of cybersecurity attack and defense, dealing with both sides and working with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment. You’ll gain knowledge on the penetration testing strategies employed by the industry to assess the integrity of their network. You’ll also interpret the results of security scans and deal with mitigation strategies such as vulnerability management.

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This course will take you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
• Explain the concept of system testing
• Create a penetration test plan
• Execute penetration testing on a cloud platform
This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.
This course is part of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

  • How to work with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.
  • How to execute penetration testing on a cloud platform.
  • How to create a penetration test plan.

Syllabus

Penetration testing
Discover the essential concepts and practices for effective penetration testing, including its stages like reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation.

Preventative tools
Delve into crucial security tools and techniques for averting and identifying network threats. The material includes understanding intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), firewall setup, virtual private networks (VPNs), and managing vulnerabilities.

Azure penetration testing
Discover how to conduct penetration tests on the Azure platform and external servers. You'll learn about the concepts and best practices of penetration testing, setting up and configuring test environments, running and analyzing tests, and reporting and documenting results.

Final project and assessment: Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
Put your skills into practice by completing end-of-course project and reinforce your understanding of the key concepts you’ve learned. This week provides a summary of the course, reflects on the primary learning objectives and provides the opportunity for you to consolidate your learning in a hands-on activity.

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