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CVE Series: Log4J (CVE-2021-44228)
The Log4J vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) took the world by storm in late 2021. Do you have what it takes to exploit and mitigate this critical vulnerability that experts say had the biggest global impact since Shellshock? Find out in this course, where you'll put your defensive and pen testing skills to the ultimate test in a virtual lab.
Provider Information
Will Carlson
Cybrary
4600 River Rd
Suite 400
Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Course Overview
You should have a functional understanding of Apache Log4J and how it is used in many systems, as well as basic knowledge of Java as a programming language and functional knowledge of web applications.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define the vulnerability, describe its root cause, and communicate its significance to key organizational stakeholders.
- Exploit this vulnerability using publicly available exploit code.
- Execute various mitigation tactics to reduce risk.
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):
Competency Areas
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