National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course provides an in-depth study of techniques for defending IT infrastructure against attack.

Learning Objectives

Students explore tools for configuring and testing system and network security and examine administrative and operational countermeasures. Students discuss a range of active responses to a security breach.

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

  • Collection Operations
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Incident Response
  • Network Services
  • Vulnerability Assessment and 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.