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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.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites
  • CGS 1061C
  • CET 1600C
Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Course Location

600 W College Dr.
Avon Park, 33825

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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

    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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