• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course explores concepts and practices of defending the modern net-centric computer and communications environment. The course covers the 10 domains of the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP®) Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®).

Learning Objectives

Course covers a wide range of technical issues and current topics including:

  • Basics of network security
  • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks
  • Network Vulnerability Assessment
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
  • Transmission Security and TEMPEST
  • Operating System Security
  • Web Security
  • Encryption and Key Management
  • Physical and Personnel Security
  • Incident Handling and Forensics
  • Authentication, Access Control, and Biometrics
  • Wireless security
  • Virtual/3D Worlds
  • Emerging network security technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) security.

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 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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.