“Security Essentials for IT Administrators,” a new set of short-form technical training courses, has just been released by SANS Security Awareness, a branch of the SANS Institute. Focusing on people with a fundamental knowledge of IT systems and network management, this course offers a thorough overview of cybersecurity fundamentals to keep them informed in the field’s continuously changing environment. Given that more IT professionals, such as network/system administrators and engineers, are taking on security duties, relevant training for this audience is crucial to the overall security posture of a business.
The series builds on the learning goals of well-known SANS training programs like SEC301, SEC388, SEC401, and SEC504 and aims to raise understanding of the particular threat environment that IT professionals must deal with. Organizations wishing to increase their security awareness and preparation can purchase this product line directly from SANS Security Awareness or get access to it through Microsoft’s “Defender for Office 365” bundle.
According to John Byrne, General Manager of SANS Security Awareness, “the introduction of the Security Essentials for IT Administrators course marks an exciting chapter in our mission to deliver high-quality security training to professionals in the industry, especially to these users who carry a unique risk due to their privileged access and advanced skill set.” “We are happy that Microsoft chose SANS to deliver this extensive technical content series to provide people with the information and skills to defend against the most serious security risks now threatening enterprises worldwide. These modules provide a potent remedy for firms looking to strengthen their security posture and improve workforce management for technical teams.”
SANS Security Awareness’s “Security Essentials for IT Administrators” is a component of a more comprehensive series of short-format technical training courses, including secure code training for developers, ICS engineers, and NERC CIP compliance. With 12 modules and an average run-time of 7.5 minutes, this series offers network and system administrators a quick and efficient approach to refresh their memory of the essential security best practices.
According to Keith Palmgren, SANS Senior Instructor and creator of the video series, “SANS Institute is proud to offer the Security Essentials for IT Administrators video series as a valuable resource for security engineers to enhance their understanding of the particular security challenges they face in their daily roles.” This course is crucial to every security practitioner’s arsenal and demonstrates SANS’ dedication to providing the best security training possible.
