This course focuses on the cyber threats landscape. It covers common cyber-attacks and what can be done to prevent them. The course utilizes virtual labs that allow students to examine and apply proper security controls to prevent common cyber-attacks. Students then apply knowledge gained to analyze and audit the result of a typical cyber-attack.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the student will be able to: Identify current cyber threats/attacks. Understand how to mitigate a basic attack. Analyze common attacks via analysis of data. Carry out an attack to understand the anatomy.
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):
Competency Areas
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