This program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and practice to function as a cybersecurity pen tester. Penetration testers are security experts who act like bad guys to identify weaknesses in a network. These weaknesses, also called vulnerabilities, must be managed properly to avoid compromise. Penetration testing and vulnerability management helps prevent cyberattacks.
Learning Objectives
- Attackers are sophisticated and unpredictable, so it's important to try and understand their motives and approach. Penetration testers are security experts who act like bad guys to identify weaknesses in a network. These weaknesses, also called vulnerabilities, must be managed properly to avoid compromise. Penetration testing and vulnerability management helps prevent cyberattacks.
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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