• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

An introduction to cybersecurity operations. The fundamentals of blue team operations, applied network monitoring, log management, applications patch management, human aspect of cybersecurity, and controls.

Learning Objectives


The course aims to explain the Red Team/Blue Team concept, enabling students to understand the dynamics of offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies. It will also compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP model protocols, providing a thorough understanding of their differences and similarities. Additionally, the course will compare and contrast the roles and functions of common network hardware, giving students a comprehensive overview of essential networking components.

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):

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