In this Security Operations Fundamentals course you will gain an understanding of Security Pperations (SecOps) and the role it plays in protecting our digital way of life, for businesses and customers. You will focus on continuous improvement processes to collect high-fidelity intelligence, contextual data, and automated prevention workflows that quickly identify and respond to fast-evolving threats. The course also demonstrates how to leverage automation to reduce strain on analysts and execute the Security Operation Center’s (SOC) mission to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats.
Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Instructor: James Dalton
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In the Security Operations Fundamentals course, students will gain an understanding of Security Operations (SecOps) and the role it plays in protecting our digital way of life, for businesses and customers. Students will learn continuous improvement processes to collect high-fidelity intelligence, contextual data, and automated prevention workflows that quickly identify and respond to fast-evolving threats. They will also learn how to leverage automation to reduce strain on analysts and execute the Security Operation Center’s (SOC) mission to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats.
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In this module students investigate cybersecurity design models that are used to establish Zero Trust reliance and and compliance with standards such as Payment Card Industry [PCI]. Hands-on practices focus on establishing security policies that define secure authentication and Zero Trust connectivity.
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3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
Module 5 - Security the Future with Cortex - presents Palo Alto Networks Cortex as an XDR - Extended Detection and Response - security solution. The module also examines how data lake collection technologies integrate with machine learning and artificial intelligence threat assessments.
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JG
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Reviewed on May 12, 2023
week 5 videos where broken link and week 6 videos also. I tried different days & only the read pages worked. I wanted to see them. Good course thanks.
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It was amazing experience with this Security Course.
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VERY DETAILED AND GOOD FOR GETTING STARTED ON CYBERSECURITY
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