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This continuing education course is designed for professionals in information assurance and cybersecurity careers and help students prepare in part for the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives. Topics include (1) network security, (2) compliance and operational security, (3) threats and vulnerabilities, (4) application, data and host security, (5) access control and identity management and (6) cryptography.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain basic concepts of network security.
  • Analyze and assess threats and vulnerabilities for information and information systems.
  • Identify and provide examples of operational security concerns.
  • Evaluate hardware and software solutions for access control and identity management.
  • Prepare, in part, for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.