CDA-VSD-00VSDDomain Zero

Vulnerability & Surface Defense Foundations

Explore the oceans surrounding your digital continent. Learn what attack surfaces are, how vulnerabilities are found, and why surface reduction is a continuous battle.

6 modules12 hrsPass: 80%

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Course Modules (6)

The Attack Surface

What constitutes an attack surface: ports, services, APIs, humans.

Vulnerability Basics

CVEs, CVSS, and the lifecycle of a vulnerability from discovery to patch.

Scanning and Discovery

How vulnerability scanners work, what they find, and what they miss.

Patch Management

The patching lifecycle, prioritization, and why most breaches exploit known vulns.

Web Application Security

OWASP Top 10 explained for beginners. Common web vulnerabilities.

Your VSD Mission

Guided practical: map an attack surface, identify critical vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation.

Prerequisites

CDA-F00The Planetary Defense Model

What This Unlocks

CDA-VSD-01VSD Sentry: AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

Domain Progression

CDA-VSD-00

CDA-VSD-01

CDA-VSD-02

CDA-VSD-03

CDA-VSD-04

CDA-VSD-05

CDA-VSD-06

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Deepen Your Knowledge

These articles from The Library provide deeper context on topics covered in this course.

Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Attack Surface Management Web Application Security Patch Management

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CDA-VSD-01M0 Sentry

VSD Sentry: AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

AI-focused vulnerability management fundamentals. Modern tools for automated scanning, prioritization, and surface analysis.

12 hrs$49