• Online, Instructor-Led

In this course, students conduct a literature review in Information Security and other relevant bodies of research to identify a proposed solution to the business problem. Using this literature review, they present support for the selection of the proposed solution and identify criteria to be used in assessing its feasibility.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student should know or be able to:

  1. To develop an understanding of the underlying concepts of academic research
  2. To apply these research concepts to the modifications required for dissertation deliverables
  3. To work on the Chapter 2 of the dissertation proposal (a.k.a., the Literature Review)

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

  • Risk Management
  • Technology R&D

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.