• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Understanding Iranian Cyber Capabilities and Operations: Examine Iran's cyber evolution, the Basij Cyber Battalion's role, the IRGC, and the global implications of Iran's cyber activities. Gain insights into defensive and offensive countermeasures against Iran's cyber tactics. Understanding Chinese Offensive Cyber Activities: Uncover the strategic, operational, and technological framework of China's approach to cyber warfare. Analyze the role of the PLA's cyber units and state-sponsored groups in global cyber espionage and intellectual property theft. Understanding Russian Cyber Operations: Examine Russia's strategic approaches, notable cyber units, and the impact of their operations on global cybersecurity. Understand Russian cyber units' structure, objectives, and tactics and their role in information warfare. Navigating Cyber Threats in ‘Your Country, Your Industry/Vertical/Company’: Explore the cyber threat landscape specific to ‘Your Country’, focusing on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), their tactics, and significant cyber incidents. Learn to formulate defense strategies against complex cyber-attacks to protect national security and economic prosperity.

Learning Objectives

A comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape and the ability to analyze the ramifications of significant cyber incidents. Expertise in the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in APT attacks and methods to counter them. Strategies for enhancing cyber resilience at national and organizational levels and appreciating the role of legal and policy frameworks in cybersecurity initiatives.

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):