This course is designed to prepare you to apply and understand the basics of computer network security. The course covers aspects of computer crime, cyber-crime culture, basic networking topics, disaster planning, viruses, and denial of service attacks, firewalls, network address translation fundamentals, intrusion detection fundamentals, remote access and windows security.
Learning Objectives
- Define basic and advanced security concepts
- Explain cybersecurity including origins, trends, and culture and legal implications
- Demonstrate proficiency in responding to cybersecurity incidents
- Explain contingency planning and its components
- Explain containment, eradication, recovery and system restoration
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
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Incident Response
- Network Services
- Systems Analysis
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