Introductory Cyber Security Courses & Resources

SANS Foundations is the most comprehensive, certified introductory cybersecurity course on the market. Developed by leading subject matter experts, SEC275 builds fundamental cybersecurity knowledge and skills, giving students with no prior technical or industry experience a level of proficiency that allows them to speak the same language as professionals. Learn foundational computer and security concepts, and develop programming skills, in an interactive learning environment, supported by world-renowned instructors, video lectures, hands-on labs and exercises. SANS Foundations transforms learning into real-world, practical skills, going far beyond what all other foundational cybersecurity courses offer.

This introductory certification course is the fastest way to get up to speed in information security. Written and taught by battle-scarred cyber security veterans, this entry-level course covers a broad spectrum of security topics and is liberally sprinkled with real life examples. Course lecture explains terms and concepts in detail and the hands-on labs drive those concepts home. A balanced mix of technical topics explained in easy-to-understand ways makes this course appealing to attendees who need to understand the important facets of cyber security. If you need to lay your cyber security foundation quickly, SEC301's explanations and 14 hands-on labs will have you covered!

Whether you are new to information security or a seasoned practitioner working in a specialized focus area, SEC401 provides the essential infosec skills and techniques you need to protect and secure your critical information and technology assets - on-premise or in the cloud. SEC401 will show you how to directly apply course concepts into a winning defensive strategy against a modern adversary by way of 20 hands-on lab exercises. This is how we fight; this is how we win!

Today's world of cyber security moves quickly. Cloud security moves even faster, so getting started or moving into a career in this field can be intimidating if you do not have the foundation to be successful. SANS SEC388 solves this problem by helping you to learn the foundational elements of modern cloud computing and security. This course kicks off your journey to becoming a SANS Cloud Ace by taking an introductory yet critical look at cloud security. This course focuses on Azure and AWS, and shows you how to interact with each cloud provider by familiarizing you with common terminology, cloud services, security concerns, and solutions to cloud-based security shortcomings. Through hands-on labs, SEC388 puts you in real-world scenarios that challenge you to learn more about AWS, Azure, and relevant cloud computing and security concepts. 12 Labs

ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials provides a foundational set of standardized skills and knowledge for industrial cybersecurity professionals. The course is designed to ensure that the workforce involved in supporting and defending industrial control systems is trained to keep the operational environment safe, secure, and resilient against current and emerging cyber threats.

SEC504 helps you develop the skills to conduct incident response investigations. You will learn how to apply a dynamic incident response process to evolving cyber threats, and how to develop threat intelligence to mount effective defense strategies for cloud and on-premises platforms. You'll examine the latest threats to organizations, from watering hole attacks to business email compromise, getting you into the mindset of attackers and anticipating their moves. SEC504 gives you the skills you need to understand how attackers scan, exploit, pivot, and establish persistence in cloud and conventional systems. To reinforce these skills, and to help you retain the course material, 50% of class time is spent on hands-on exercises, using visual association tools to break down complex topics. This course prepares you to conduct cyber investigations and will boost your career by helping you develop these in-demand skills. 33 full labs, 18 Lightning Labs, and an immersive capture the flag event.