Course Overview
The EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) certification is offered by the EC-Council and is designed for professionals who want to gain foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and learn practical skills for securing IT systems and networks.
Learning Options
Target audiences
- ECSS Is Designed For Anyone Who Want To Enhance Their Skills And Make Career In Information Security, Network Security, And Computer Forensics Fields.
Schedule Dates
Curriculum
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Module 1: Information Security Fundamentals
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Module 2: Networking Fundamentals
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Module 3: Secure Network Protocols
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Module 4: Information Security Threats and Attacks
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Module 5: Social Engineering
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Module 6: Hacking Cycle
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Module 7: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
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Module 8: Cryptography
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Module 9: Firewalls
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Module 10: Intrusion Detection System
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Module 11: Data Backup
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Module 12: Virtual Private Network
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Module 13: Wireless Network Security
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Module 14: Web Security
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Module 15: Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing
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Module 16: Incident Response
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Module 17: Computer Forensics Fundamentals
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Module 18: Digital Evidence
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Module 19: Understanding File Systems
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Module 20: Windows Forensics
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Module 21: Network Forensics and Investigating Network Traffic
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Module 22: Steganography
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Module 23: Analyzing Logs
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Module 24: E-mail Crime and Computer Forensics
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Module 25: Writing Investigative Report
The ECSS certification is a vendor-neutral certification that focuses on foundational concepts of cybersecurity and provides practical knowledge and skills for securing IT systems and networks. It covers topics such as network security, information security fundamentals, risk management, and cryptography, among others. It is suitable for individuals who are new to the field of cybersecurity or looking to gain a solid foundation in this domain.
The ECSS certification does not have any specific prerequisites. It is ideal for beginners or individuals with limited experience in the field of cybersecurity. However, having some basic knowledge of networking, IT concepts, and information security principles can be beneficial for successfully obtaining the ECSS certification.
The Certified Security Specialist (CSS) is specialises in physical and technical security training and certification for security professionals. The CSS certification validates a security professional's knowledge and competency in 6 key domains of physical security through an Advanced Physical Security Training Program.
Commander or Chief: This is the highest-ranking position. The commander or chief oversees all security personnel within an organization.
