Endpoint Security Hardening and Systems Defense
This course provides systems administrators with the essential skills to secure end-user environments and local infrastructure. It bridges the gap between routine maintenance and robust security hardening to prevent unauthorized access at the device level.
£250
Certified Endpoint Defense Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Endpoint Security Hardening and Systems Defense: the short answers
- What is Endpoint Security Hardening and Systems Defense?
- This course provides systems administrators with the essential skills to secure end-user environments and local infrastructure. It bridges the gap between routine maintenance and robust security hardening to prevent unauthorized access at the device level.
- Who is Endpoint Security Hardening and Systems Defense for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Systems Administrators working in Cybersecurity, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Endpoint Security Hardening and Systems Defense take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Endpoint Defense Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £250 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Implement CIS Benchmarks for major operating systems
- Configure host-based firewall and intrusion prevention rules
- Automate patch management workflows for endpoint stability
- Execute secure baseline configurations for workstation deployment
- Audit local system logs for indicators of compromise
Written by Dr. Sarah Jenkins, Systems Security Lead. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Endpoint Defense Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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