• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

With so many security threats happening daily throughout the world, from loss of sensitive information to data breaches and malware, there is always a need for cybersecurity jobs. GIAC’s Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) is a broad security certification many government agencies seek to ensure their staff has a solid understanding of security information. Agencies hold this type of certification at a higher value due to the in-depth technical knowledge you must possess. GSEC can help to open roles in many areas of security, including engineering and analysis, incident handling, and penetration testing, to name a few.

This course helps you prepare for the GSEC certification, covering all of the exam objectives as defined by GIAC, while further explaining security concepts and providing the history of security for a better overall understanding. You will receive a textbook, two practice exams, a test engine with customizable quizzes, and author videos.

Learning Objectives

  • Networking fundamentals
  • Network design
  • Cloud computing
  • Authentication and access control
  • Unix/Linux
  • Windows
  • Encryption
  • Risk management
  • Virtual machines
  • Vulnerability control
  • Malware
  • Incident response
  • Wireless technologies
  • Log Management
  • IoT and embedded devices

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):