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Intrusion Detection and Incident Response

Focuses on investigating threats against computers and network systems. Covers principles and techniques of intrusion detection such as network traffic analysis, packet analysis, application protocol layer for common protocols and log analysis. Evaluates the use of intrusion detection tools and services. Three hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Catalog Number
MCS 611
Course Prerequisites

MCS 510, MCS 511, MCS 512.

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Identify and apply network and protocol architectures; Describe the characteristics of common network attacks; Evaluate network traffic using open source tools; Analyze attack scenarios and report results.

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
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Investigation

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

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