• Online, Self-Paced
In this course, you will learn how to mitigate the risks associated with devices or systems shipped with insecure default settings or lack the ability to make the system more secure by restricting operators from modifying configurations.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Understand insecure default settings and their mitigation techniques

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.

Feedback

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