Certified Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner™ (CCPSP™) and Applied Micro Degree Bundle

Course Overview

Courses in bundle:  Security+ (with exam), CISM, CISSP, CCISO (with exam)

8140 DCWF Work Role: Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner (Work Role Code: 752)

NICE Work Role: Cybersecurity Policy and Planning (Nice Work Role ID: OG-WRL-002)

Combined Work Role Description: Responsible for developing and maintaining cybersecurity and cyberspace plans, strategies, and policies to support and align with organizational missions, initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

High-level bundle description: This bundle was intricately designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop the abilities to accomplish defined tasks (KSATs) associated with the NICE and 8140 DCWF Work Roles for Cybersecurity Policy and Strategic Planning. It Incorporates Online Self-Paced Instructor Led Training and labs, covering content for the CompTIA Security+, CISM, CISSP and CCISO certifications, covering all three DoD 8140 Qualification proficiency levels (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced).

Requirements for certification: To earn the ITI certification and be awarded the applied micro degree, the student must complete all courses and pass the exams for the ComptTIA Security+ and EC-Council CCISO certifications.

Recommended prerequisites, certification validity and renewals: Visit our dedicated webpage for more information and vendor links.

CTI Custom Online Self-Paced ILT with Labs Description: Master cybersecurity with our Security+ 701 Online, Self-Paced ILT Course, designed for aspiring security specialists, network administrators, and IT auditors. This course covers essential cybersecurity principles and practices, aligning with the latest trends and techniques. Gain the core skills necessary to protect against digital threats and excel in today’s dynamic IT security landscape. Included in this course is 30 hours of content, delivered over 100+ short easily digestible videos, covering 5 topic areas, and providing more than 250 prep practice questions. Once purchased, you have 12 months’ access to the course.

1. Certificate of Completion for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Topics Areas Included:

1. Fundamental Security Concepts
2. Threat Types Comparison
3. Cryptographic Solutions
4. Identity and Access Management
5. Securing Enterprise and Cloud Network Architectures
6. Resiliency and Site Security
7. Vulnerability Management
8. Network Security Capabilities
9. Endpoint Security Capabilities
10. Application Security Capabilities
11. Incident Response and Monitoring
12. Indicators of Malicious Activity
13. Security Governance Concepts
14. Risk Management Processes
15. Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

Modules include:

1. Module 1 – SY0-701 General Security Concepts
2. Module 2 – SY0-701 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
3. Module 3 – SY0-701 Security Architecture
4. Module 4 – SY0-701 Security Operations
5. Module 5 – SY0-701 Security Program Management and Oversight

Labs Included (17 hours):

1. Security Concept Fundamentals
2. Cryptographic Solutions
3. Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
4. Identifying Security Vulnerabilities
5. Analyze Malicious Activity
6. Mitigation Techniques
7. Security Architecture Models
8. Securing Enterprise Infrastructures
9. Data Protection Strategies
10. Resilience in Security Architecture
11. Securing Computing Resources
12. Asset Management Techniques
13. Vulnerability Management
14. Monitoring Computing Resources
15. Enhancing Enterprise Security
16. Implement Identity & Access Management
17. Implementation of Automation & Orchestration for Security Operations
18. Investigative Data Sources

Official CompTIA CertMaster Learn with Integrated CertMaster Labs Description

CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with their studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.

In the integrated experience, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow. 

1. Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
2. Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
3. Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
4. Assisted Labs guide you step-by-step through tasks
5. Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
6. Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
7. The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies

Topics Covered

1. Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
2. Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
3. Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
4. Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
5. Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
6. Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
7. Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
8. Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
9. Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
10. Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
11. Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
12. Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
13. Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
14. Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
15. Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
16. Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

Labs Available:

1. Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
2. Assisted Lab: Perform System Configuration Gap Analysis
3. Assisted Lab: Configuring Examples of Security Control Types
4. Assisted Lab: Finding Open Service Ports
5. Assisted Lab: Using SET to Perform Social Engineering
6. Applied Lab: Using Storage Encryption
7. Assisted Lab: Using Hashing and Salting
8. Assisted Lab: Managing Password Security
9. Assisted Lab: Managing Permissions
10. Assisted Lab: Setting up Remote Access
11. Assisted Lab: Using TLS Tunneling
12. Assisted Lab: Using Containers
13. Assisted Lab: Using Virtualization
14. Assisted Lab: Implement Backups
15. Assisted Lab: Performing Drive Sanitization
16. Assisted Lab: Exploiting and Detecting SQLi
17. Assisted Lab: Working with Threat Feeds
18. Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans
19. Assisted Lab: Understanding Security Baselines
20. Applied Lab: Implementing a Firewall
21. Assisted Lab: Using Group Policy
22. Applied Lab: Hardening
23. Assisted Lab: Performing DNS Filtering
24. Assisted Lab: Configuring System Monitoring
25. Applied Lab: Incident Response: Detection
26. Applied Lab: Performing Digital Forensics
27. Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
28. Assisted Lab: Detecting and Responding to Malware
29. Assisted Lab: Understanding On-Path Attacks
30. Adaptive Lab: Using a Playbook
31. Assisted Lab: Implementing Allow Lists and Deny Lists
32. Assisted Lab: Performing Reconnaissance
33. Assisted Lab: Performing Penetration Testing
34. Assisted Lab: Training and Awareness through Simulation
35. Capstone Lab: Discovering Anomalous Behavior
36. Assisted Lab: Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
37. Applied Lab: Using Network Sniffers

License Information

One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Security+ (SY0-701) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course and ITU custom Security+ training and labs.

Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months

How to Access the training and labs

An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.

Exam Voucher and Exam Pass Guarantee

This bundle includes an Security+ exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee: if you don’t pass the exam on the first try, we will provide a second voucher and another 12 months of access to our custom online self-paced ILT. In order to qualify for the exam pass guarantee, you have to show proof that you completed all training materials, to include course content, labs and practice prep questions prior to taking your exam.

CTI CISM Course Description: This intensive training course is tailored for professionals looking to excel in information security management. It covers essential topics such as information security governance, risk management, program development, and incident management, equipping participants with the skills to develop and enforce robust security frameworks and best practices within their organizations. Participants will engage in practical applications and in-depth studies of security architecture, risk assessment, and incident response, all aimed at preparing them for the CISM certification exam and advancing their careers in information security management. This course includes over 17 hours of ILT covered over 45+ videos and 6 topic areas and provides 100 exam preparation questions.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction

1.    Instructor Introduction
2.    Course Introduction
3.    Exam Overview

Module 2: Information Security Governance

1.    Module Overview
2.    InfoSec Strategic Context Part 1
3.    InfoSec Strategic Context Part 2
4.    GRC Strategy and Assurance
5.    Roles and Responsibilities
6.    GMA Tasks Knowledge and Metrics
7.    IS Strategy Overview
8.    Strategy Implemenation
9.    Strategy Development Support
10.    Architecture and Controls
11.    Considerations and Action Plan
12.    InfoSec Prog Objectives and Wrap-Up

Module 3: Information Security Risk Management

1.    Module Overview
2.    Risk Identification Task and Knowledge
3.    Risk Management Strategy
4.    Additional Considerations
5.    Risk Analysis and Treatment Tasks & Knowledge
6.    Leveraging Frameworks
7.    Assessment Tools and Analysis
8.    Risk Scenario Development
9.    Additional Risk Factors
10.    Asset Classification and Risk Management
11.    Risk Monitoring and Communication
12.    Information Risk Management Summary

Module 4: InfoSec Prog Development and Management

1.    Module Overview
2.    Alignment and Resource Management – Task and Knowledge
3.    Key Relationships
4.    Standards Awareness and Training – Tasks and Knowledge
5.    Awareness and Training
6.    Building Security into Process and Practices – Tasks and Knowledge
7.    Additional Technology Infrastructure Concerns
8.    Security monitoring and reporting Overview Tasks and Knowledge
9.    Metrics and Monitoring
10.    Summary

Module 5: Information Security Incident Management

1.    Module Overview
2.    Planning and Integration Overview Task and Knowledge
3.    Incident Response Concepts and Process
4.    Forensics and Recovery
5.    Readiness and Assessment – Overview Tasks and Knowledge
6.    Identification and Response Overview Tasks and Knowledge
7.    Incident Processes

Module 6: Exam Prep

   Case Study – Security On a Shoestring Budget

   Case Study – APT In Action

   Summary

Exam Prep

License Information:

One license provides access to the CISM course for 12 months. Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

How to Access:

Instructions for accessing the course will be emailed after purchase.

EC-Council CCISO Description: The CCISO course is designed for current and aspiring information security executives. This program includes 40 hours of content, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills required to establish and maintain an information security program.

Topics Covered:

Domain 1: Governance and Risk Management

1. Define, Implement, Manage, and Maintain an Information Security Governance Program

2. Information Security Drivers

3. Establishing an information security management structure

4. Laws/Regulations/Standards as drivers of Organizational Policy/Standards/Procedures

5. Managing an enterprise information security compliance program

6. Introduction to Risk Management

Domain 2: Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management

1. Information Security Controls

2. Compliance Management

3. Guidelines, Good and Best Practices

4. Audit Management

5. Summary

Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations

1. Program Management

2. Operations Management

3. Summary

Domain 4: Information Security Core Competencies

1. Access Control

2. Physical Security

3. Network Security

4. Certified Chief

5. Endpoint Protection

6. Application Security

7. Encryption Technologies

8. Virtualization Security

9. Cloud Computing Security

10. Transformative Technologies

11. Summary

Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management

1. Strategic Planning

2. Designing, Developing, and Maintaining an Enterprise Information Security Program

3. Understanding the Enterprise Architecture (EA)

4. Finance

5. Procurement

6. Vendor Management

7. Summary

Exam Information:

The course includes an exam voucher and retake for the EC-Council exam. The exam can be taken online through the EC-Council’s remote proctoring service or at authorized testing centers.

License Information:

One license provides access to the course for 12 months. Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

How to Access:

Instructions for accessing the course will be emailed after purchase.

CTI CISSP Description: The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2020 course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the field of cybersecurity. This course covers key concepts such as Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security. Each module delves deep into the principles and practices necessary for securing and managing information systems effectively. This course includes 19+ hours of ILT broken up into over 45 videos and 8 topics and provides over 250 exam preparation questions.

Topics Covered (19+ hours):

1. Module 1: Security and Risk Management
2. Module 2: Asset Security
3. Module 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
4. Module 4: Communication and Network Security
5. Module 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
6. Module 6: Security Assessment and Testing
7. Module 7: Security Operations
8. Module 8: Software Development Security

Labs Included (25 hours):

1. Introduction to CISSP
2. Security and Risk Management
3. Encryption and Hashing
4. SCCM Configuration Items and Baselines
5. Implement OpenPGP
6. Two factor Authentication with SSH
7. Implement SSL VPN using ASA Device Manager
8. Configure and Verify IPv4 and IPv6 Access Lists for Traffic Filtering
9. Configuring IPtables
10. Windows Command Line Tools
11. Administering and Deploying Endpoint Protection
12. Bitlocker on Portable Media
13. Managing Remote Desktop
14. Manage Role-based Security
15. Configuring MBSA Scanner
16. Compliance Patching
17. Passive Topology Discovery
18. Scanning and Remediating Vulnerabilities with OpenVAS
19. Installing Kali
20. Implement Backup and Recovery
21. Installation and Verification of Snort
22. Configuring and Securing IIS
23. Upgrading and Securing SSH Connection
24. DVWA – Manual SQL Injection and Password Cracking

License Information

One license provides access to CTI custom CISSP training and labs.

Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months.

How to Access the training and labs

An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.