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EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
The EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) course is an entry-level certification program that provides a solid understanding of the essential principles and techniques required to secure computer systems and networks. It covers various topics like network security, information security, and computer forensics.
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
Overview of Course
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) is a course designed to provide knowledge of foundational cybersecurity concepts and skills necessary to identify and address security threats. This certification is globally recognized and demonstrates expertise in security fundamentals.
Course Highlights
Provides hands-on training with real-world scenarios.
Covers essential security concepts and techniques.
Covers information security, network security, and computer forensics.
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Skills You’ll Learn
Basic concepts of network security.
Fundamentals of information security.
Various computer forensics techniques.
Ethical hacking techniques and countermeasures.
Ability to identify and mitigate security threats.
Training Options
1-on-1 Training
Access to live online classes- Flexible schedule including weekends
- Hands-on exercises with virtual labs
- Session recordings and learning courseware included
- 24X7 learner support and assistance
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- Everything in 1-on-1 Training plus
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- Extended access to virtual labs
- Detailed reporting of every candidate
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Course Reviews
Curriculum
- Overview of information security concepts
- Principles of information security
- Security management practices
- Networking concepts and models
- Network protocols and architecture
- Network addressing and naming
- Secure network protocols
- Transport layer security
- Secure socket layer
- Overview of information security threats and attacks
- Malware types and characteristics
- Attack methods and techniques
- Social engineering tactics
- Prevention and mitigation of social engineering attacks
- Overview of the hacking cycle
- Phases of the hacking cycle
- Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
- Access control models
- Overview of cryptography
- Cryptographic algorithms and protocols
- Firewall technologies and types
- Firewall configurations and rule sets
- Overview of intrusion detection systems
- IDS types and architectures
- Data backup concepts and strategies
- Backup types and media
- Virtual private network concepts and components
- VPN protocols and encryption
- Wireless network vulnerabilities
- Wireless network security technologies
- Web security vulnerabilities and attacks
- Web security technologies and best practices
- Overview of ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Ethical hacking methodologies
- Overview of incident response
- Incident response planning and procedures
- Overview of computer forensics
- Computer forensics tools and techniques
- Digital evidence types and characteristics
- Digital evidence acquisition and preservation
- File system types and characteristics
- File system forensics and analysis
- Windows operating system forensics
- Windows operating system artifacts and analysis
- Network forensics and analysis
- Investigating network traffic and logs
- Steganography concepts and techniques
- Detecting and analyzing steganography
- Log analysis tools and techniques
- Log analysis best practices
- E-mail crime investigation and analysis
- E-mail forensic tools and techniques
- Writing effective investigative reports
- Communicating investigation findings
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Description
Target Audience:
- Cybersecurity professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- IT professionals who want to specialize in security.
- Students who want to start a career in cybersecurity.
Prerequisite:
- Basic knowledge of networking and security concepts.
- Basic understanding of computer systems and operating systems.
Benefits of the course:
- Gain expertise in security fundamentals.
- Enhance your knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.
- Learn practical and hands-on techniques to secure computer systems and networks.
- Improve your career prospects in cybersecurity.
Exam details to pass the course:
- Exam format: Multiple choice questions.
- Number of questions: 50.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Passing score: 70%.
Certification path:
- EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
- EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
- EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Career options after doing the course:
- Security Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Information Security Officer
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Ethical Hacker
Why should you take this course from Skillzcafe:
Expert trainers with real-world experience.- Hands-on training with real-world scenarios.
- Access to online resources and practice exams.
FAQs
The course duration is 40 hours.
Yes, the course is available online.
The passing score for the exam is 70%.
Basic knowledge of networking and security concepts is required.
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