• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

The Certified Operating Systems Technician Course  will build on the CHT course by focusing on operating systems, which includes installing, configuring and maintaining devices, PCs and software for end users; understanding the basics of networking and security/forensics from the operating system view.  Virtualization, security, desktop imaging, and deployment is covered in this course.  The student will also learn the security foundations needed for various operating systems.

Learning Objectives

COURSE DETAILS:

Module 1: Operating Systems

Module 2: Windows

Module 3: Network Basics

Module 4: Network Protocols

Module 5: Wireless Networking

Module 6: Windows Networking

Module 7: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Module 8: Security Principles

Module 9: Security Technologies

Module 10: Securing Devices and Data

Module 11: SOHO Network Configurations

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

  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Development
  • 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.