National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This course examines the best practices for intrusion detection, prevention, and incident response. Key topics will include strategies, techniques and technologies used in attacking and defending information systems, and how to design secure networks and protect against intrusion, malware and other hacker exploits.

Learning Objectives

  • Assess the various detection and prevention tools, technologies, and techniques used to monitor and respond to network intrusion incidents.
  • Evaluate the principles of incident handling and reporting in order to deploy resources to manage an incident and prevent future security breaches.
  • Develop an incident response plan that incorporates attack tracing, evidence collection, and analysis.
  • Be aware of the design elements of secure networks and employ emerging technologies to ensure continuity of operation.

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

  • Test and Evaluation
  • Network Services
  • Systems Analysis
  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Investigation

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.