• Online, Self-Paced

This operations and maintenance course introduces NIST NICE roles Network Operations Specialist, Systems Security Analyst, and System Administrator to best practices for server hardening. Its objectives align with the OWASP Top 10 and Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Apply best practices for hardening Java application servers
  • Reduce the attack surface
  • Maintain currency of server software and dependencies
  • Protecting network connections

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

  • Software Development
  • Network Services

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

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.