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

This course serves as a capstone in network defense, with application of network defense concepts and tools on reconnaissance, intrusion detection and prevention, network security policy, firewall configuration and access controls, vulnerability analysis, host hardening, and incident response and event management.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the Cyber Kill Chain® (CKC) Model
  • Apply the techniques and tools of network defense at each stage of the CKC
  • Apply intrusion detection and signature development
  • Perform packet-level analysis using appropriate tools
  • Demonstrate ability to apply incident response and handling methodologies

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

  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Operations
  • Exploitation Analysis
  • Threat Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Management

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.