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Course Overview

As a security practitioner, you're constantly bombarded with new threats and subsequently deploying new security solutions (or taking on a solution deployed by someone else), and configuring them to the best of your knowledge. But the nagging questions remain: Did deploying these solutions actually mitigate my risk? Were they ever configured correctly to begin with? Is it still effective? Did I spend company money wisely? How can I be sure? 

This uncertainty isn't just a minor concern; it's a critical vulnerability that keeps us up at night. The ever-evolving nature of cyber threats makes it essential to address these doubts promptly, ensuring your security measures are not just operational, but optimally effective. This course offers more than just theoretical knowledge; it provides practical, actionable strategies to validate and enhance your existing security measures continuously. This course focuses on integrating resilient security practices into your organizational workflow. You'll learn to assess the effectiveness of your current security setup and adapt it to counter present and future cyber threats effectively. The course is structured to give you the confidence and skills to ensure your security solutions are not just running but running optimally and proactively guarding against threats.

By the end of this course, you'll have a clear, actionable plan to reinforce your cybersecurity framework, ensuring it's robust, adaptable, and up-to-date. You'll turn uncertainty into assurance in your cybersecurity defenses.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn to continuously validate your defenses through real-world exercises
  • ensuring they're effective in practical situations.
  • Apply cybersecurity concepts in hands-on simulations
  • sharpening your skills to adapt and respond to real attacks.
  • Develop processes to constantly assess and improve your defenses
  • keeping them aligned with the ever-changing threat landscape.
  • Gain the skills to identify and address security risks at their source
  • enabling proactive mitigation of both existing and future threats.
  • Acquire the knowledge and tools to anticipate and adapt to emerging threats
  • keeping your organization's defenses a step ahead.
  • Develop the skills to select the most effective strategies and tools based on your organization's unique security needs.

Program Curriculum

  • Welcome to Cyber Resilience
  • The Cybersecurity Landscape Today
  • The Imperative of Cyber Resilience
  • What Makes This Course Different?
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Unpacking Cybersecurity Myths
  • Core Principles of Security Validation
  • From Theory to Practice
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Assessing Your Security Posture
  • Addressing Security Gaps
  • Culture of Security Awareness
  • Activity: Analyze a Real-world Breach Scenario
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Customizing Your Validation Approach
  • Scenario-Driven Strategy Development
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Advanced Tools and Tactics
  • Evolving Your Validation Strategy
  • Developing a Continuous Validation Plan
  • AI Use Cases
  • Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Welcome to Cyber Resilience Foundations
  • Management and Maintenance
  • Measuring Success
  • Evaluating a Security Awareness Program
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Recap and Key Takeaways
  • Taking Validation on the Road
  • Final Thoughts and the Path Forward
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Instructor

Matt Barrett

With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Matt Barrett stands out as a leading expert in the field. His career spans both vendor and practitioner perspectives, giving him a unique and comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity complexities.Throughout his extensive career, Matt has worked with a diverse range of organizations, both as an employee and as an external consultant. This broad experience has equipped him with deep insights into the common and unique challenges faced in cybersecurity. His course is designed with these challenges in mind, offering practical solutions that meet your everyday professional needs.Matt's approach to teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge; he focuses on empowering you for success. He excels in breaking down complex cybersecurity concepts into digestible, actionable lessons. Each participant will gain skills that can be immediately applied to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Known for his engaging and approachable style, Matt fosters a connection with his audience that goes beyond the typical instructor-student dynamic. His mentor-like approach ensures that learning is both enjoyable and enriching. Matt isn't just teaching cybersecurity; he's guiding you to be more prepared and confident in your role.

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