• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Developing skills needed to effectively and accurately analyze security risks related to networks and related systems, including issues of authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies
  2. Apply and implement secure network administration principles
  3. Implement and use common protocols and identify common network ports
  4. Analyze and differentiate among types of malware, attacks, social engineering, wireless attacks, and application attacks
  5. Assists in preparation for the Security+ examination

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 Analysis
  • Systems Analysis
  • Training, Education, and Awareness

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.