• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced

This course will focus on Windows, Linux and OSX operating systems security. You will acquire knowledge and skills needed to perform audit assessments and implement an operating system security.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate proficiency in network infrastructures and protecting data
  • Describe major categories of computer crimes and attacks
  • Develop and implement institutional polices
  • Explain systems security administration role and its responsibility through risk analysis, emergency response and business recovery
  • Execute audit analysis
  • Define business data communication and how to secure data transmission via the enterprise network
  • Define hacking as a means of proactive deterrence
  • Recognize software viruses and infectious codes that impact the reliable operations of systems and networks

    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

    • Systems Analysis

    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.