• Online, Self-Paced

This course covers edge security traffic design, blocking DoS/DDoS traffic, specialized access control lists, routers and firewalls, securing routing protocols, securing traffic prioritization and securing against SPOF.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify perimeter and the approach to protecting that perimeter
  • Understand methods to consider for blocking DoS and DDoS traffic
  • Apply specialized Access Control List considerations
  • Implement firewalls  and differentiate types to protect the perimeter
  • Understand routing protocols and traffic prioritization for networks

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
  • Incident Response
  • Network Services

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.