Module 1: Threat and Vulnerability Management

1. Instructor Intro
2. About the Exam
3. Test Taking Tips and Techniques
4. Explain the importance of threat data and intelligence
5. Given a scenario, utilize threat intelligence to support organizational security
6. Given a scenario, perform vulnerability management activities Pt 1
7. Given a scenario, perform vulnerability management activities Pt 2
8. Given a scenario, analyze the output from common vulnerability assessment tools
9. Explain the threats and vulnerabilities associated with specialized technology
10. Explain the threats and vulnerabilities associated with operating in the Cloud
11. Given a scenario, implement controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities Pt 1
12. Given a scenario, implement controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities Pt 2

Module 2: Software and Systems Security

1. Outline
2. Given a scenario, apply security solutions for infrastructure management Pt 1
3. Given a scenario, apply security solutions for infrastructure management Pt 2
4. Given a scenario, apply security solutions for infrastructure management Pt 3
5. Flashcards
6. Explain software assurance best practices
7. Scatter
8. Explain hardware assurance best practices
9. Learn
10. Speller
11. Workbook

Module 3: Security Operations and Monitoring

1. Given a scenario, analyze data as part of security monitoring activities Pt 1
2. Given a scenario, analyze data as part of security monitoring activities Pt 2
3. Given a scenario, analyze data as part of security monitoring activities Pt 3
4. Given a scenario, implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security Pt 1
5. Given a scenario, implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security Pt 2
6. Explain the importance of proactive threat hunting
7. Compare and contrast automation concepts and technologies

Module 4: Incident Response

1. Explain the importance of the incident response process
2. Given a scenario, apply the appropriate the incident response procedure
3. Given an incident, analyze potential indicators of compromise
4. Given a scenario, utilize basic digital forensic techniques

Module 5: Compliance and Assessment

1. Understand the importance of data privacy and protection
2. Given a scenario, apply security concepts in support of organizational risk mitigation Pt 1
3. Given a scenario, apply security concepts in support of organizational risk mitigation Pt 2
4. Explain the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls Pt 1
5. Explain the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls Pt 2

Module 6: Afterword

1. Recap
2. Review Questions
3. Before the Exam