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Security Testing & Auditing
This hands-on course focuses on establishing and using test and audit policies to minimize vulnerability to intrusion and maximize intrusion detection. Course covers basics of testing a network security environment, including installation, configuration, and utilization of software tools for testing and auditing. Internal and external security auditing is also discussed.
Provider Information
South Florida State College
600 W. College Dr.
Avon Park, FL 33825
Course Overview
- CGS 1061C
- CET 1600C
600 W College Dr.
Avon Park, 33825
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic and advanced security concepts
- Explain cybersecurity, including its origins, trends, culture, and legal implications
- Describe the basic categories of vulnerabilities associated with cybersecurity (i.e., hardware, software, network, physical and organizational)
- Describe the process and scope of cybersecurity disaster recovery plan and cybersecurity business continuity plan
- Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in security
- Create a risk management framework
- Explain the essential elements of forensic analysis
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
- Network Services
- Systems Analysis
Feedback
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