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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Defend a small organisation from the threats it actually faces. Tests phishing awareness, vulnerability assessment, and incident response playbook design.

Phishing defenceVulnerability assessmentIncident responseSecurity awareness

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Enterprise IT Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity specialists protect organization networks against ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats. Employers look for hands-on skills in vulnerability scanning (Nessus/Qualys), SOC incident triage, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and firewall rules.

1. Enterprise Threat & Vulnerability Report

Vulnerability assessment report detailing CVE severity scores, affected assets, and patch prioritization.

2. EDR & Firewall Security Policy Config

Firewall rule configuration file and EDR endpoint policy enforcing zero-trust access controls.

3. SOC Incident Triage & Response Playbook

Step-by-step incident response playbook for containing malware outbreaks and investigating suspicious login alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions (Cybersecurity Fundamentals)

What is the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)?

CVSS provides a standardized numerical score (0.0 to 10.0) reflecting the severity, exploitability, and impact of software security vulnerabilities.

How does Zero Trust Architecture differ from traditional perimeter security?

Traditional security assumes everything inside the corporate network is trustworthy. Zero Trust operates under a never trust, always verify model for every request.

Why is Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) preferred over basic antivirus?

Basic antivirus relies on known signature matching. EDR monitors continuous behavioral telemetry to detect and isolate novel zero-day attacks.

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