• Online, Self-Paced

Performing vulnerability scans is necessary to evaluate the security of an organization's network and help protect organizational data and assets. This includes assessing, mitigating and reporting on any security vulnerabilities that exist in an organization's systems and software. This course will provide DevOps Engineers, Network Engineers, QA Test Engineers, and Operations/IT Managers with an understanding of how to perform vulnerability scans.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Explain the difference between credentialed and un-credentialed scans and when to use them
  • Apply best practices for configuring and executing scans
  • Use scan reports to locate and mitigate vulnerabilities in network infrastructure or web applications

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

  • Test and Evaluation

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.