Security Essentials Bootcamp

This training course delivered by HighPoint Center provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented introduction to the fundamental principles of information and cybersecurity. In an environment characterized by rapidly evolving digital threats, modern organizations require skilled professionals capable of identifying vulnerabilities, implementing appropriate security controls, and responding effectively to security incidents.

The course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to safeguard organizational information assets against a broad spectrum of cybersecurity risks. It introduces the core components of cybersecurity, including risk management, network and endpoint security, identity and access management, incident response, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Delivered through an engaging and interactive learning approach, the programme integrates theoretical foundations with real-world case studies and applied exercises, enabling participants to immediately translate learning into practice. Whether participants are new to cybersecurity or seeking to strengthen their foundational understanding, this course supports informed decision-making and contributes to enhancing organizational security posture.

This HighPoint Center Security Essentials Bootcamp highlights:

• Core principles of information security and cybersecurity
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques
• Fundamentals of network and endpoint protection
• Effective incident detection and response strategies
• Regulatory compliance, governance, and security controls

This training is suitable for a broad range of professionals and is particularly beneficial for:

• Professionals seeking to build or reinforce foundational cybersecurity knowledge across any industry
• IT professionals and technical support staff requiring a security baseline
• Project managers responsible for secure digital transformation initiatives
• Compliance, risk, and audit professionals involved in information security governance
• Business and functional leaders managing sensitive information or critical systems

• Individuals responsible for implementing, overseeing, or managing IT security controls

Day 1: Fundamentals of Information and Cybersecurity

• Understanding the evolving cyber threat landscape
• Core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
• Fundamental concepts: authentication, authorization, and accountability
• Internal and external security threats
• Overview of major cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
• Identifying assets, vulnerabilities, threats, and countermeasures
• The role of cybersecurity in business continuity and resilience
• Developing a security-conscious mindset and organizational culture

Day 2: Risk Management and Security Policies

• Introduction to cybersecurity risk management
• Asset identification and risk exposure assessment
• Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques
• Risk treatment and mitigation strategies
• Security policies: objectives, development, and enforcement
• Acceptable use, data classification, and information handling policies
• Security awareness and training programmes
• Business impact analysis and threat modeling

Day 3: Network and Endpoint Security

• Network architectures and core components
• Common network vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs
• Securing wireless networks and remote access
• Endpoint protection mechanisms (antivirus, EDR, patch management)
• Secure configuration, system hardening, and baseline controls
• Network segmentation and access control
• Physical security and device protection considerations

Day 4: Identity Management and Access Control

• Principles of identity and access management (IAM)
• Authentication mechanisms: passwords, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Authorization models: RBAC, ABAC, MAC, and DAC
• Single sign-on (SSO) and identity federation
• Identity lifecycle management
• Privileged access management (PAM)
• Managing insider threats
• Access control best practices

Day 5: Incident Response and Compliance Essentials

• Incident response lifecycle and governance
• Detection, containment, eradication, and recovery processes
• Developing, testing, and validating incident response plans
• Communication and reporting during security incidents
• Overview of major compliance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Audit requirements and security controls
• Logging, monitoring, and evidence management
• Integrating cybersecurity into business strategy and corporate governance