This course provides an in depth examination of the infrastructure assessment and penetration testing process and the strategies for designing and maintaining a defensive infrastructure.
Offered fully online or hybrid (1 lecture/week), 3 Credit hours. Instructor led.
Learning Objectives
- Define the overall process of infrastructure assessment.
- Describe the goals of a penetration test Identify and Explain the processes and techniques for mitigating risks identified in an infrastructure assessment.
- Explain the goals and content for communicating the results of a penetration test and remediation plan to a managerial audience.
- Evaluate current research and write a research paper based on an Infrastructure Defense topic.
Framework Connections
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Incident Response
- Program/Project Management and Acquisition
- Technology R&D
- Threat Analysis
Feedback
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