• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Welcome to our course series on CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls v8. In this course covering control 18: Penetration Testing, you'll learn how to train teams to establish the importance of a penetration testing program. Plus, gain insights on the recommended frequency, types, and scope of penetration testing.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Explain the concept of security controls
- Enumerate the eighteen (18) areas of critical security controls
- Implement technical security controls related to these areas

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 Operations
  • Exploitation Analysis

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.