• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

In this course, students compare, contrast, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis for solving information assurance problems and conducting information security-related field research.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. To evaluate the applicability of qualitative versus quantitative analysis methods
  2. To determine when parametric versus non-parametric statistics should be used
  3. To utilize qualitative and quantitative analytical methods in evaluating InfoSec case studies.

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.

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