• Online, Self-Paced

Keeping an information system secure is an essential and continual process to stop potential threats. In this course, Vulnerability Management: The Big Picture, you'll learn the vulnerability management process and how it fits into an information security plan. First, you'll discover the importance of conducting regular vulnerability scans. Next, you'll explore how to prioritize vulnerability remediation. Finally, you'll delve into some tools that are available to help you automate these processes. By the end of this course, you'll have developed a deeper understanding of the basics of the vulnerability management process and the importance of its implementation.

Learning Objectives

  • Preparation and Scanning
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Prioritization and Reporting
  • Remediation and Mitigation

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

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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

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