• Online, Instructor-Led
  • Classroom

In this course, students will build on their knowledge of and professional experience with security fundamentals, networks, and organizational security as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Learning Objectives

In this course, students will use fundamental security principles to install and configure cybersecurity controls and participate in incident response and risk mitigation. Students will: - Compare and contrast attacks. - Compare and contrast security controls. - Use security assessment tools. - Explain basic cryptography concepts. - Implement a public key infrastructure. - Implement identity and access management controls. - Manage access services and accounts. - Implement a secure network architecture. - Install and configure security appliances. - Install and configure wireless and physical access security. - Deploy secure host, mobile, and embedded systems. - Implement secure network access protocols. - Implement secure network applications. - Explain risk management and disaster recovery concepts. - Describe secure application development concepts. - Explain organizational security concepts.

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

  • Digital Forensics
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management
  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

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.