• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course develops fundamental infrastructure security implementation skills. Topics include identification of security vulnerabilities, wireless vulnerabilities, risk assessments, intrusion detection and prevention, business continuity and disaster recovery, firewall architecture, and an introduction to cryptography.

Learning Objectives

  • This course develops fundamental infrastructure security implementation skills. Cryptography is also introduced. Other topics include: Identification of security vulnerabilities, Wireless vulnerabilities, Risk assessments, Intrusion detection and prevention, Business continuity and disaster recovery, Firewall architecture

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

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.