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Vulnerability Assessment: Protecting Your Organization
In this course, you run vulnerability* scans and observe exploits* to better secure networks, servers and workstations. You learn to assess the risk to your enterprise from specific vulnerabilities and to continually control your exposure to current security threats. Throughout this course, extensive hands-on exercises provide you with practical experience assessing recent vulnerabilities and analyzing "in the wild"* exploits.
Course Overview
It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of network security and security issues. For example, you should understand: TCP/IP networking, Network security goals and concerns, the roles of firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Course 468, System and Network Security Introduction, provides the necessary background.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect and respond to vulnerabilities and minimize exposure to security breaches
- Employ real world exploits and evaluate their effect on your systems
- Configure vulnerability scanners to identify weaknesses
- Analyze the results of vulnerability scans
- Establish an intelligent strategy for vulnerability management
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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