National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate/distinguish between the different network design elements, components, ports and protocols, their respective threats & mitigation techniques.
  2. Identify & apply industry best practices for access control methods.
  3. Deploy various authentication models & identify the components of each.
  4. Conduct periodic audits of system security settings & know how to improve analysis by auditing network security procedures & carry out vulnerability assessments using common tools.
  5. Use monitoring tools on systems/networks & direct security-related anomalies.
  6. Determine the appropriate use of network security tools.
  7. Know authentication models & their components.

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 Operations
  • Network Services
  • Risk Management
  • Systems Administration

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.