• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Host-based and network-based intrusion detection systems (IDS): Tools for information security practitioners; examination of information sources, analysis schemes, technical, and legal issues.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the TCP/IP communication model, theory of bits, bytes, binary and hexadecimal, the IP layer, both IPv4 and IPv6 and packet fragmentation in both.
  • Acquire a basic understanding of two traffic analysis tools, Wireshark and tcpdump.
  • Achieve a basic knowledge of open source IDS tools, such as Snort and Bro.
  • Understand IDS versus IPS (Intrusion Prevention System).
  • Comprehend IDS evasion theory.

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 Operational Planning
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Cyber Investigation
  • Threat Analysis

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.