This course highlights best practices applicable to a wide variety cybersecurity job roles. Topics include risk management, architecture and design, and tools and technologies. This course also covers key concepts for detecting, protecting, and defending from security threats.
Learning Objectives
- List common cyber threats and how scanning and assessment tools and techniques identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Explain how various tools and technologies are configured or deployed to support an organization's security posture.
- Detail risk management best practices and mitigation strategies.
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
- Systems Administration
- Systems Analysis
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management
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