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Brandon DeVault
and
Michael Teske
Q&A session discussing the VMWare ESXi Vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974
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Q&A session discussing the VMWare ESXi Vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974
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Q&A session discussing the VMWare ESXi Vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974
This course covers a Q&A session discussing the VMWare ESXi Vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974. We will cover what it is, why it’s such a critical and widespread vulnerability that can exist in a multitude of systems, and how to identify if you’ve been affected.
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Syllabus
VMWare ESXi Vulnerability: What You Should Know
Additional Resources
Risk Assessment
Remediation
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Syllabus
VMWare ESXi Vulnerability: What You Should Know
Additional Resources
Risk Assessment
Remediation
Read more
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Explores a highly critical vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974, that affects a widely-used virtualization platform
Taught by instructors, Brandon DeVault and Michael Teske, who are recognized for their expertise in virtualization and security
Covers essential topics, including risk assessment and remediation strategies, to help learners effectively address this vulnerability
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Activities
Be better prepared
before
your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in VMWare ESXi Vulnerability: What You Should Know with these
activities:
Review VMware ESXi documentation
Show steps
Start familiarizing yourself with the VMware ESXi documentation to lay a foundation for understanding the vulnerability.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
-
Locate the VMware ESXi documentation online
-
Review the sections on security and vulnerability management
-
Make notes of any relevant information or areas that need further clarification
Follow a tutorial on ESXi security best practices
Show steps
Strengthen your understanding of ESXi security measures by following a guided tutorial, which can provide step-by-step instructions and examples.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
-
Search for a reputable tutorial on ESXi security best practices
-
Review the tutorial materials and follow the instructions provided
-
Implement the security measures outlined in the tutorial on your own ESXi environment
Write a blog post summarizing the ESXi vulnerability
Show steps
Reinforce your learning by creating a blog post that summarizes the ESXi vulnerability and its implications. This activity encourages you to synthesize and communicate your knowledge effectively.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
-
Gather information about the ESXi vulnerability from credible sources
-
Organize your thoughts and outline the key points you want to cover in your blog post
-
Write the blog post, ensuring clarity and accuracy in your explanations.
-
Proofread your blog post and make any necessary revisions
-
Publish your blog post on an appropriate platform and share it with others
Two other activities
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Conduct a security audit of your ESXi environment
Show steps
Enhance your practical skills by conducting a security audit of your ESXi environment. This hands-on project allows you to apply your knowledge and identify potential vulnerabilities.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
-
Gather the necessary tools and resources for the security audit
-
Plan and schedule the security audit to minimize disruption
-
Execute the security audit using industry-standard tools and techniques
-
Analyze the results of the security audit and identify any vulnerabilities or areas for improvement
-
Document the findings of the security audit and provide recommendations for remediation
Participate in a hackathon focused on ESXi security
Show steps
Challenge yourself and expand your knowledge by participating in a hackathon that focuses on ESXi security. This competitive environment can foster innovation and collaboration.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
-
Find an appropriate ESXi security hackathon to participate in
-
Form a team or work individually on a project related to ESXi security
-
Develop and implement a solution to address a specific ESXi security challenge
-
Present your solution to the hackathon judges and receive feedback
Review VMware ESXi documentation
Show steps
Start familiarizing yourself with the VMware ESXi documentation to lay a foundation for understanding the vulnerability.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Locate the VMware ESXi documentation online
- Review the sections on security and vulnerability management
- Make notes of any relevant information or areas that need further clarification
Follow a tutorial on ESXi security best practices
Show steps
Strengthen your understanding of ESXi security measures by following a guided tutorial, which can provide step-by-step instructions and examples.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for a reputable tutorial on ESXi security best practices
- Review the tutorial materials and follow the instructions provided
- Implement the security measures outlined in the tutorial on your own ESXi environment
Write a blog post summarizing the ESXi vulnerability
Show steps
Reinforce your learning by creating a blog post that summarizes the ESXi vulnerability and its implications. This activity encourages you to synthesize and communicate your knowledge effectively.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather information about the ESXi vulnerability from credible sources
- Organize your thoughts and outline the key points you want to cover in your blog post
- Write the blog post, ensuring clarity and accuracy in your explanations.
- Proofread your blog post and make any necessary revisions
- Publish your blog post on an appropriate platform and share it with others
Two other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all five activities
Conduct a security audit of your ESXi environment
Show steps
Enhance your practical skills by conducting a security audit of your ESXi environment. This hands-on project allows you to apply your knowledge and identify potential vulnerabilities.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather the necessary tools and resources for the security audit
- Plan and schedule the security audit to minimize disruption
- Execute the security audit using industry-standard tools and techniques
- Analyze the results of the security audit and identify any vulnerabilities or areas for improvement
- Document the findings of the security audit and provide recommendations for remediation
Participate in a hackathon focused on ESXi security
Show steps
Challenge yourself and expand your knowledge by participating in a hackathon that focuses on ESXi security. This competitive environment can foster innovation and collaboration.
Browse courses on
VMware ESXi
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find an appropriate ESXi security hackathon to participate in
- Form a team or work individually on a project related to ESXi security
- Develop and implement a solution to address a specific ESXi security challenge
- Present your solution to the hackathon judges and receive feedback
Career center
Learners who complete VMWare ESXi Vulnerability: What You Should Know will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
Security analysts play an important role in helping to keep computer networks and systems safe and up to date. VMware ESXi is a hypervisor, or virtualization technology, that allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server. Cybersecurity analysts can use their knowledge of VMware ESXi to help protect against vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2021-21974. This course can help cybersecurity analysts to gain a better understanding of this vulnerability and how to protect against it.
For more career information including salaries, visit:
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deeper understanding of the topics covered in
VMWare ESXi Vulnerability: What You Should Know.
This cookbook provides a collection of recipes for common tasks in VMware ESXi environments. It covers topics such as managing virtual machines, configuring storage, and troubleshooting performance issues.
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Time
240 hours
Level
Introductory
Via
Pluralsight
Instructors
Brandon DeVault
Michael Teske
Language
English
Good to know
Explores a highly critical vulnerability, CVE-2021-21974, that affects a widely-used virtualization platform
Taught by instructors, Brandon DeVault and Michael Teske, who are recognized for their expertise in virtualization and security
Covers essential topics, including risk assessment and remediation strategies, to help learners effectively address this vulnerability
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