National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Course Desc: Prerequisite: 27 credits of Cyber Operations major coursework. A comprehensive project-driven study of cyber operations, network collection tactics, techniques, and procedures and reverse engineering and malware analysis with an emphasis on the proactive response to triggers or unusual activity. The objective is to use appropriate tools and techniques to monitor cyber operations. Topics include wireless and virtual networks, cryptography, network monitoring and intrusion analysis, threat hunting, and secure software engineering.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:

Demonstrate how fundamental principles underlying cybersecurity can be used to achieve repeatable, reliable security solutions
Describe network and host vulnerabilities along with their underlying causes, characteristics, how they can be exploited and potential mitigation strategies
Edit and execute scripts on Windows and Linux systems to maintain situational awareness and functionality
Evaluate tools and techniques for use in offensive and defensive cyber operations to make informed and appropriate decisions when defending system
Identify potential points of strength and vulnerability within a network or application to improve an organization’s overall security posture

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):