• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

The File and Directory Discovery lab assesses the learner’s ability to identify vulnerabilities using public vulnerability databases. After completing this lab, the learner will understand how attackers use a listing of security software, configurations, defensive tools, and sensors that are installed on a system or in a cloud environment to shape follow-on behaviors, including whether or not they fully infect the target and/or attempt specific actions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this lab, the learner will understand how attackers use a listing of security software, configurations, defensive tools, and sensors that are installed on a system or in a cloud environment to shape follow-on behaviors, including whether or not they fully infect the target and/or attempt specific actions.

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

  • Risk Management
  • Software Development

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.

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