EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)

Course Overview

EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) complements the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification by exploring the analytical phase of ethical hacking. While CEH exposes the learner to hacking tools and technologies, ECSA takes it a step further by exploring how to analyze the outcome from these tools and technologies. Through groundbreaking penetration testing methods and techniques, ECSA class helps students perform the intensive assessments required to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of the infrastructure.

Audience

System and Network Administrators, Security and Firewall Administrators, Security Engineers and Architects, MIS Directors, Professional Security Testers, Chief Security Officers, Professional Security Analysts, Chief Intelligence Officers, IT Auditors, Security Analyst, Risk Assessment Professionals and Vulnerability Auditors.

Skills Gained

The objective of EC-Council Certified Security Analyst is to add value to experienced security professionals by helping them analyze the outcomes of their tests. ECSA leads the learner into the advanced stages of ethical hacking.

Students will be prepared for EC-Council's ECSA exam 412-79 on the last day of the class.

Prerequisites

Students should have experience with Windows and/or UNIX/LINUX operating systems, along with knowledge of TCP/IP and networking. CEH certification is strongly recommended.

Course Outline

• Penetration Testing Methodologies
• Test Planning and Scheduling
• Information Gathering
• Advanced Vulnerability Analysis Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Denial of Service (DoS) Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Password Cracking Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Social Engineering Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Internal Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced External Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Router Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Firewall Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Wireless Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Advanced Application Penetration Testing and Security Analysis
• Physical Security
• Reporting and Documentation