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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Overview of the field of cybersecurity, including different role players, common terms, fundamental technical elements, and fundamental management elements. Includes current events in cybersecurity.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
MCS 500
Training Purpose
Functional Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

This course covers cyber crime and the associated federal laws. Additionally, this course looks at the economic and political impacts of cyber crime along with the federal government response.

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

  • All-Source 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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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