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SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security
SEC275Cyber Defense
- 38 Hours (Self-Paced)
Course authored by:
James Lyne
Course authored by:James Lyne
- GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
- 38 CPEs
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- Self-paced
Train at your own pace from wherever you are
- 80 Hands-On Lab(s)
Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises and labs
Build your cybersecurity confidence from the ground up. This SANS Foundations course gives you the essential skills, tools, and mindset to launch your journey into the world of cyber.
Featured Quote
The security labs were my personal favorite as the skills attained through those helped me land a role as a vulnerability analyst in the information security office!
Course Overview
SANS Foundations is the perfect starting point for anyone new to cybersecurity or looking to build a solid technical base. Designed with beginners in mind, this cybersecurity foundations course covers essential concepts like operating systems, networking, security principles, and hands-on skills with tools used by professionals in the field. Whether you're exploring a new career, supporting security teams, or preparing for advanced training, SEC275 provides the critical knowledge needed to understand and engage with cybersecurity. With engaging content, practical labs, and expert instruction, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to take your next step in the cyber world. No prior experience required just curiosity and a drive to learn.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand hardware, memory concepts, and virtualization (including containers and their pros/cons)
- Know core networking concepts, server types, and protocols
- Be familiar with Linux and Windows CLI commands, permissions, and access control
- Recognize exploit methods, attack stages, and common attacker tools
- Understand cryptography concepts and ethical/legal concerns in hacking
- Know basic forensic tools, file systems, web tech, and cloud models
- Grasp programming syntax, logical operations, and common code errors
Business Takeaways
- Reduce the risk of cybersecurity knowledge gaps within your organization
- Reduce costs of hiring externally by discovering latent talent within your current IT team
- Improve new-starter success on advanced courses by covering the foundations first
- Enable business growth through training all technical employees to the highest standard
- Validate your training investment with your employees passing the GFACT certification
- Design effective onboarding frameworks for your employees knowing the foundations of cybersecurity are covered
Meet Your Author
James Lyne
Certified InstructorJames has spent the past 20 years of his life chasing cybercriminals around the Internet and, as a self-professed “massive geek”, has been involved in most cyber security disciplines.
Read more about James LyneCourse Syllabus
Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security.
Section 1SEC275: SANS Foundations
Thirteen self-paced online modules comprise SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology and Security™, covering a range of cybersecurity topics such as Linux, networking fundamentals, programming, servers, SQL, Windows, and more.
Topics covered
- Linux
- The Web
- Networking Fundamentals
- Practical Programming
- Security Concepts
Labs
- 80+ Embedded Labs
Things You Need To Know
Relevant Job Roles
Technical Support Specialist (DCWF 411)
DoD 8140: Cyber ITDelivers technical support to users, helping them resolve issues with client hardware/software according to organizational service processes.
Explore learning pathSystems Administration (OPM 451)
NICE: Implementation and OperationResponsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation.
Explore learning pathSystems Developer (DCWF 632)
DoD 8140: Cyber ITOversees full lifecycle of information systems from design through evaluation, ensuring alignment with functional and operational goals.
Explore learning pathCybersecurity Architect
European Cybersecurity Skills FrameworkPlans and designs security-by-design solutions (infrastructures, systems, assets, software, hardware and services) and cybersecurity controls.
Explore learning pathNetwork Operations (OPM 441)
NICE: Implementation and OperationResponsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.
Explore learning pathSoftware Developer (DCWF 621)
DoD 8140: Software EngineeringExecutes software engineering across lifecycles, managing risks, requirements, design, and testing using modern architectures and methodologies.
Explore learning pathIT Investment/Portfolio Manager (DCWF 804)
DoD 8140: Cyber EnablersOversees a portfolio of IT capabilities aligned to enterprise goals, prioritizing needs, solutions, and value delivery to the organization.
Explore learning pathCyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (DCWF 521)
DoD 8140: CybersecurityDeploys, configures, maintains infrastructure software and hardware to support secure and effective IT operations across organizational systems.
Explore learning pathNetwork Operations Specialist (DCWF 441)
DoD 8140: Cyber ITImplements and maintains network services, including hardware and virtual systems, ensuring operational support for infrastructure platforms.
Explore learning pathProduct Support Manager (DCWF 803)
DoD 8140: Cyber EnablersManages support resources and readiness for system components, ensuring operational capability through lifecycle logistics and maintenance.
Explore learning pathSystems Security Analysis (OPM 461)
NICE: Implementation and OperationResponsible for developing and analyzing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Prepares, performs, and manages the security aspects of implementing and operating a system.
Explore learning pathSystem Administrator (DCWF 451)
DoD 8140: Cyber ITInstalls, configures, maintains systems and hardware, and administers user accounts, ensuring system reliability and operational support.
Explore learning pathCybersecurity Educator
European Cybersecurity Skills FrameworkImproves cybersecurity knowledge, skills and competencies of humans.
Explore learning pathIT Project Manager (DCWF 802)
DoD 8140: Cyber EnablersLeads IT project management to deliver services or products, ensuring milestones, budgets, and mission alignment are successfully achieved.
Explore learning pathDefensive Cybersecurity (OPM 511)
NICE: Protection and DefenseResponsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.
Explore learning pathCyber Defense Analyst (DCWF 511)
DoD 8140: CybersecurityMonitors cyber defense tools like IDS and logs to analyze network events, identifying and mitigating potential threats to security environments.
Explore learning pathTechnical Support (OPM 411)
NICE: Implementation and OperationResponsible for providing technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client-level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational policies and processes.
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- Slide 1 of 4Despite having a senior level security role, SANS Foundations was a fantastic way to brush up on important concepts that help me better fulfil my job duties.
- Slide 2 of 4I found that the SANS Foundation course is the best place to start no matter you have IT background or not. There are loads of examples from beginner to intermediate level.
- Slide 3 of 4The security labs were my personal favorite as the skills attained through those helped me land a role as a vulnerability analyst in the information security office!
- Slide 4 of 4The hands-on labs allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge and improve problem-solving skills. The course stressed the importance of analytical thinking and effective response to security incidents, guiding my approach in real-world scenarios.
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