Information security is one of the required elements constituting the quality of information and information systems. Precaution to information security risks and taking adequate and sufficient information security measures are part of the good information processing practice required in particular by the data protection laws and more broadly, part of the good information management practice.
The Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) program covers the fundamental concepts of information security and ethical hacking. It equips students with the skills required to identify the increasing information security threats which reflect on the security posture of the organization and implement general security controls.
Learning Objectives
This program gives a holistic overview of the key components of information security. The course is designed for those interested in learning the various fundamentals of information security and ethical hacking and aspire to pursue a career in information security.
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
- Incident Response
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