Topics Covered in SY0-601:

Types of Threats and Attacks:

• Understanding different types of attacks, including phishing, ransomware, malware, and DDoS attacks.
• Recognizing social engineering techniques and insider threats.

Vulnerabilities:

• Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
• Understanding common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflows.

Threat Intelligence:

• Implementing threat intelligence and analyzing threat data to improve security posture.

Architecture and Design:

Secure Network Architecture:

• Designing secure network architectures, including segmentation, VLANs, and secure network protocols.
• Implementing network security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.

Secure Systems Design:

• Designing secure systems and applications, including secure development practices and risk management.
• Understanding cloud security concepts and secure cloud architecture.

Implementation:

Security Controls:

• Implementing security controls, including access control mechanisms, authentication, and authorization.
• Configuring and managing security solutions such as antivirus, endpoint protection, and encryption.

Network Security:

• Implementing network security measures such as firewalls, VPNs, and secure protocols.
• Configuring network devices to enforce security policies.

Operations and Incident Response:

Security Operations:

• Managing and monitoring security operations, including log analysis, incident response, and security event management.
• Implementing security policies and procedures for incident response and disaster recovery.

Incident Response:

• Handling security incidents, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Understanding incident response workflows and communication strategies.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance:

Risk Management:

• Implementing risk management processes, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk management frameworks.
• Understanding regulatory requirements and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

Security Policies and Procedures:

• Developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensuring organizational compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.