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• Have a basic understanding of computer architecture;
• Understand common hardware vulnerabilities and security measures;
• Understand operating system architecture and operating system vulnerabilities;
• Can identify effective security measures against malicious software;
• Have a good understanding of TCP/ IP networking;
• Understand the basics of network attacks and countermeasures;
• Have a good understanding of software and application vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10);
• Understand the basics of database vulnerabilities and countermeasures;
• Understand the fundamentals of symmetric, asymmetric and hybrid encryption;
• Understand how digital signatures and Public Key Infrastructures work;
• Understand how Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) work;
• Understand the importance of TLS, SSL, IPsec, S/MIME and Pretty Good Privacy;
• Understand the fundamentals of identity and access management;
• Understand the risks involved in using the Cloud;
• Understand the security threat landscape (attackers, attack tools and attack methods).

The course and the certificate are ideal for you, if

• You are a network or system administrator and you have ambitions to start a career in IT security;
• You are an aspiring security professional with little technical affinity and a need to improve your technical security knowledge;
• You work with IT and IT security professionals, and you wish to improve your cooperation.

• Systems
  • Hardware
  • Operating Systems
  • Modes of cooperation
• Software
  • Types of software
  • Common causes of vulnerabilities
  • Mitigations for common vulnerabilities
  • Databases
• Networking
  • Networking devices
  • Network connections
  • Network models
  • Network architecture
  • Network addressing
• Cryptography
  • Types of cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Major cryptographic network protocols
  • Major cryptographic applications
• IT security administration
  • Know your enemy: Hacking as a process, Tool of their trade
  • Know yourself: IT security administration as a process, Tool of our trad

This is an entry-level course. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Familiarity with the most commonly used IT terms is recommended.

The course is suitable for absolute beginners with a basic knowledge of computers and technology. If you already have a good understanding of IT security principles and you are interested in practicing a Security Manger’s tasks, we advise you to register for the Practitioner level.

S-ITSF official certificate.

Upon successful completion of a SECO IT-Security Foundation certification exam, you will receive the S-ITSF certification title and a digital badge. Your credentials will grant you a one-year SECO membership. After your certification expires, you will have the option to re-certify by paying a small fee.