• Classroom

This course provides the knowledge and skills students need to capture selected traffic on a data network and conduct a preliminary analysis of the data. Students learn to plan the event, assess the network, place the sensor, capture the data, and then begin to analyze it. Wireless monitoring and legal aspects of network monitoring are also covered.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain how to monitor traffic on a network in a lawful manner
  • Explain network monitoring and reporting
  • Plan for a network monitoring event
  • Assess a network, and configure and place a network monitoring sensor
  • Acquire specific network data
  • Analyze previously captured data
  • Explain a network monitoring system in a wireless environment

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

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.