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Advanced IT Admin: Cyber Defense & Monitoring
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(73 ratings)
2,666 students

Advanced IT Admin: Cyber Defense & Monitoring

Master infrastructure monitoring, application troubleshooting, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Created byKorey Sheppard
Last updated 6/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Implement enterprise-level threat detection and monitoring solutions
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation workflows
  • Design and execute incident response procedures
  • Harden network and system security postures

Course content

1 section9 lectures34m total length
  • ComputerCavalry - Introduction1:00

    Explore cyber maps from Kaspersky to view real-time global infections per second, identify top areas, and analyze United States data under the per country tab.

  • ComputerCavalry: DownDetector2:45

    Explore real-time outages with down detector by checking apps like Instagram and Microsoft Teams, then review outage maps and issue percentages to determine if problems are widespread or personal.

  • ComputerCavalry: UpTimeRobot - CNN4:03

    learn to use uptime robot to monitor a website's uptime every five minutes, set basic alerts, and review dashboard data for cnn.com.

  • ComputerCavalry: UpTimeRobot - IP Address4:15

    Set up Uptime Robot monitors using IP addresses rather than friendly names to track CNN availability with ping, configure email alerts every five minutes, and verify IP consistency.

  • ComputerCavalry: UpTimeRobot- Keywords3:01

    Use Uptime Robot to monitor CNN dot com for the keyword president, set up a keyword monitor, run checks every five minutes, and receive email alerts.

  • ComputerCavalry: National Vulnerability Database4:48

    Explore how the national vulnerability database helps identify vulnerabilities and patches for products like Cisco firewalls. Learn to verify patches and stay up to date to prevent hacks.

  • ComputerCavalry: Cyber Maps5:05

    Explore cyber maps to visualize real-time cyber threats and how viruses spread globally through email, text, and web links, with data sources and infection trends.

  • ComputerCavalry: Remote User Cell Phone Support4:09

    Demonstrate cell phone emulation to support remote users by simulating iPhone models and guiding users to find device name, serial number, and version in settings.

  • ComputerCavalry: Nimbus5:38

    install and use Nimbus, a Chrome extension for screen recording. capture a selected area or full page, add microphone and webcam, watermark your video, and publish to YouTube.

Requirements

  • IT Administration Experience
  • Internet
  • Familiarity with IT Infrastructure
  • Willingness to hands-on lab

Description

Advance your IT career with professional-level infrastructure and troubleshooting skills. This comprehensive course covers infrastructure monitoring, application diagnostics, system analysis, and cybersecurity awareness—critical competencies required in modern IT environments. Whether you're progressing from Help Desk support or strengthening existing IT expertise, this course provides the advanced knowledge you need.

You will master uptime monitoring tools, application troubleshooting methodologies, system diagnostics, database navigation, threat identification, and remote user support. Hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios reinforce each concept with practical applications you'll encounter in professional environments.

Core Topics:

  • Infrastructure monitoring using industry-standard tools

  • Application troubleshooting and resolution techniques

  • System performance analysis and optimization

  • Database exploration for critical insights

  • Cyber threat awareness and response procedures

  • Remote support technologies and best practices

By Course Completion, You Will:

  • Monitor infrastructure proactively and prevent downtime

  • Troubleshoot applications with professional efficiency

  • Diagnose system issues systematically

  • Access and analyze critical system data

  • Identify and respond to security threats

  • Support remote users professionally

Perfect for Help Desk professionals advancing to system administration, junior IT staff building deeper expertise, or IT support specialists strengthening technical capabilities. Industry-relevant tools and methodologies prepare you for higher-level IT roles and increased responsibilities. Take your IT skills to the next level and position yourself for career advancement.

Who this course is for:

  • IT Administrators
  • Junior Security Professionals
  • IT Operations Teams
  • Career Changers in IT