• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course explores the fundamentals of information security attacks and defense mechanisms. Security issues related to people, data, networks, and devices are surveyed to provide insight into designing security solutions and policies. Technologies and practices that support the security principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

  • This course evaluates network and Internet security issues. It explores the fundamentals needed to analyze internal and external security threats. Students can learn to; Provide security solutions, Design information systems security policy, Troubleshoot networks, Implement digital signatures and security measures

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
  • Training, Education, and Awareness
  • Systems Administration
  • Systems Requirements Planning
  • Threat 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

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