Infosec Learning Resources – Free Online Courses
Security is one domain, where you need to be constantly on your toes. There is always some new technology or attack happening. The internet is an awesome place with tons of sites and videos to help you learn.
Below is a curated list of cyber security course’s which you may find useful whether you are a veteran in the Infosec world or wanting to start out.
Microsoft Leaning
Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900
Leaning Path – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900
- The content of this exam was updated on November 9, 2020. Please download the exam skills outline below to see what changed.
- Describe cloud concepts (20-25%)
- Describe core Azure services (15-20%)
- Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure (10-15%)
- Describe general security and network security features (10-15%)
- Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features (20-25%)
- Describe Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements (10-15%)
Azure Security Technologies – AZ-500
Leaning Path – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900
- The content of this exam was updated on March 23, 2021. Please download the exam skills outline below to see what changed.
- Manage identity and access (30-35%)
- Implement platform protection (15-20%)
- Manage security operations (25-30%)
- Secure data and applications (20-25%)
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals – SC-900
Learning Path – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/
- Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate – SC-200
Learning Path – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender
- Mitigate threats using Azure Defender
- Mitigate threats using Azure Sentinel
Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions – AZ-400
Learning Path – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-400
- Develop an instrumentation strategy (5-10%)
- Develop a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy (5-10%)
- Develop a security and compliance plan (10-15%)
- Manage source control (10-15%)
- Facilitate communication and collaboration (10-15%)
- Define and implement continuous integration (20-25%)
- Define and implement continuous delivery and release management strategy (10-15%)
Powershell
- Powershell For Beginners – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/introduction-to-powershell/
- Automate Azure tasks using scripts with PowerShell – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/automate-azure-tasks-with-powershell/
eDX
- RITx: CYBER502x Computer Forensics – https://www.edx.org/course/computer-forensics-course-v1ritxcyber502x1t2021a
- CS50 Web Programming with Python and Javascript – https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-web-programming-with-python-and-javascript
- CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x
Coursera
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst – https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst
- Python For Everybody – https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python
I am an experienced IT professional with over 14 years in the industry, specializing in various domains within IT and Security. My expertise includes incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, threat hunting, and compromise assessment. Additionally, I have a deep understanding of threat intelligence.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills and knowledge to effectively safeguard digital landscapes and respond to security incidents. I am also actively involved in the community, serving as the Null Mumbai Chapter Leader, where I strive to empower others with my experience and insights.
