• Online, Self-Paced

This topic reviews one of our most important tools, Information!! In the topic, we'll discuss current events in the cybersecurity realm. We'll then discuss resources that are available for doing open-source research, or intelligence. Lastly, we'll display how the bad guy uses this same tool to enumerate a target.

Learning Objectives

Using Information as a tool

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

  • Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Language Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Software Development
  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Requirements Planning

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.