• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course is intended to demonstrate the core concepts of cellular network security. Although the course discusses GSM, UMTS, and LTE - it is heavily focused on LTE. The course first introduces important cellular concepts and then follows the evolution of GSM to LTE.

Learning Objectives

  • Become familiar with the GSM, UMTS, and LTE family of cellular standards.
  • Be introduced to spectrum allocation and antennas.
  • Learn the security architecture of cellular networks.
  • Be introduced to how cellular networks have been hacked in the past.

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

  • Technology R&D

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.