• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Explore a comparison of the various categories of security controls such as deterrent, preventative, detective, corrective, compensating, technical, physical, and administrative controls that can be used to secure IT systems, digital assets, and physical facilities.

Learning Objectives

System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Security Controls

  • Course Overview
  • list the benefits of implementing security controls, providing security training, and performing period audits
  • list the benefits of implementing deterrent controls
  • list the benefits of implementing preventative controls
  • list the benefits of implementing detective controls
  • list the benefits of implementing corrective controls
  • list the benefits of implementing compensating controls
  • list the benefits of implementing technical controls
  • enable Microsoft NPS to control network access
  • describe physical security controls, including facility security, badging, mantraps, locks, and video surveillance
  • secure clients and servers by disabling SSLv3
  • describe controls such as standards, policies, baselines and compliance, and operating procedures
  • enable security options through Microsoft Group Policy
  • use a variety of security controls to protect assets

 

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.