New cybersecurity training program launched

A new short-form training course for IT administrators provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity principles and is designed for those with a foundational understanding of IT systems and/or network administration. The 'Security Essentials for IT Administrators' course was developed and launched by SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute.

The modular program leverages learning objectives from popular SANS training courses such as SEC301, SEC388, SEC401 and SEC504, and is designed to increase awareness of the unique attack landscape that IT professionals face. This product line is available to organisations looking to improve their security knowledge and preparedness.

"The launch 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 unique risk because of their privileged access and advanced skill set," said John Byrne, General Manager of SANS Security Awareness.

"We are thrilled Microsoft identified SANS to provide this comprehensive technical content series to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to help protect against the most pressing security threats facing organisations across the globe. These modules offer a powerful solution to organisations seeking to bolster their security posture and streamline workforce management for technical teams.”

The course is part of a larger family of short-format technical training, including secure code training modules for developers, industrial control system (ICS) engineer training and NERC CIP compliance training. This series includes 12 modules of in-depth, task-specific training, with an average module run-time of seven and a half minutes, making it a quick and convenient way for network and system administrators to reinforce their understanding of fundamental security best practices.

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