Organizations are continually targeted and as such they must be prepared for eventual compromise. Today, more than ever before, TIMELY detection and TIMELY response is critical. The longer an adversary is present in your environment, the more devastating and damaging the impact becomes. It could well be that the most important question in information security is: "How quickly can we detect, respond, and REMEDIATE an adversary?"

Information security is all about making sure you focus on the right areas of defense, especially as applied to the uniqueness of YOUR organization. In SEC401, you will learn the language and underlying workings of computer and information security, and how best to apply them to your unique needs. You will gain the essential and effective security knowledge you will need if you are given the responsibility to secure systems or organizations.

SEC401 will teach you the most effective steps to prevent attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques that can be used as soon as you get back to work. You will learn tips and tricks designed to help you win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries that want to harm your environment.

New and Enhanced Labs Overview

Unlock the essential skills for defending systems and networks with our revamped SEC401 course, now featuring a comprehensive suite of 20 cutting-edge labs. These labs have been meticulously designed to provide hands-on experience and practical skills crucial for modern cybersecurity challenges.

New Lab Highlights:

• Network Analysis: Dive deep into network traffic with labs on Tcpdump and Wireshark, and explore AWS VPC Flow Logs to understand cloud-based network operations.
• Advanced Threat Detection: Develop skills in SIEM Log Analysis, and employ tools like Snort3 and Zeek for robust Intrusion Detection and Network Security Monitoring.
• System Security: Sharpen your skills in Linux Logging and Auditing, Windows Process Exploration, and Windows Filesystem Permissions, ensuring comprehensive system oversight.
• Audit and Compliance: Master Password Auditing, Binary File Analysis, and Data Loss Prevention to safeguard sensitive data against emerging threats.
• Cryptography and Recovery: Get hands-on with Hashing and Cryptographic Validation, Encryption and Decryption, and Mobile Device Backup Recovery to secure and recover data.
• Windows and Linux Security: Apply Windows System Security Policies, manage Linux Permissions, and explore Linux Containers for enhanced security posture.
• Automation and Discovery: Utilize PowerShell for Speed and Scale and conduct Network Discovery to efficiently manage security tasks.
• Exploitation and Protection: Learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in Web App Exploitation, and apply security best practices.