Provides an introduction to cybersecurity threats, methods and security techniques. Foundations of various cybersecurity frameworks and methods for applying them to different types of organizations. Includes cyber threat environment, along with methods, tools and techniques that can help mitigate vulnerabilities and reduce risks to an organization.
Learning Objectives
Describe attacks and the kill chain and defenses, Analyze scenario for application of NIST framework, Describe threats, attackers, and counter measures, Understand purpose of cybersecurity, goals, and the threat, Research, describe and present threats, Research scenarios and application of all elements of the NIST framework, Understand crypto systems, policy, and applications, Understand business expectations, regulations and ethics, Research and describe threats
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
- Cybersecurity Management
- Executive Cyber Leadership
- Program/Project Management and Acquisition
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning and Policy
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