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Introduction to Security Analysis
Most IT professionals are aware of the importance their jobs play in securing an organization, but many are not adequately trained in this important function and may not know where to begin. This hands-on course gives a jumpstart into the analysis of network intrusions, compromised hosts, and malware. Students will learn what common attacks look like, how to track and analyze malicious activity, and what mitigation steps should be taken.
Course Overview
- A background in information technology
- Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
- Light experience with the Windows Sysinternals Suite
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Learning Objectives
- Profile/baseline the hosts, services and activity in a computer network
- Perform user-level attribution of unwanted activity in a network
- Compare observed network traffic to expected topology
- Identify and observe the core components of an operating system
- Conduct basic behavioral analysis of malware on a running Windows system
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):
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