National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course examines the tools, techniques and technologies used in the technical securing of information assets. Students will receive in-depth information about the software and hardware components of Information Security and Assurance.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe a layered approach to network defense and how to manage firewalls to improve security.
  2. Identify the components of an intrusion detection system and explain the steps of intrusion detection.
  3. Formulate a security policy and identify security policy categories.
  4. Explain the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) standard.
  5. Explain the six-step incident response process.|6. Explain the goal of securing the network perimeter and describe guidelines for auditing VPNs and VPN policies.

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 Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Network Services
  • Systems Administration

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.