• Online, Self-Paced

In the Cyber Network Security course, students will get an overview of key principles of cybersecurity and learn about different threats, regulations, and cybersecurity ethical considerations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Know and explain the foundational principles of cybersecurity and how everything done in network security can be traced back to those principles
- Understand the dangers which networks face every day
- Handle data, risk, and informational assets in a secure manner and know why these are critical applications
- Look at a network architecture and determine if the network is secure
- Understand how staying up to date in network security practices makes network security a lot easier
- Demonstrate abilities in securing hardware components to protect networks
- Be aware of why all parts of network security relate to each other and be aware of the consequences when there is a breakdown between the parts

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

  • Network Services
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

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.