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Cybersecurity and Networking Fundamentals

The goal of cybersecurity is to protect systems, networks, data, and programs from digital attacks. As cyber-attacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication,it is imperative that cybersecurity professionals learn how to quickly identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. In this course, you will learn common security terminology including threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, controls, and countermeasures. Discover the fundamentals of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad, and explore the five elements of the AAA framework; identification, authentication, authorization, auditing, and accountability.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
E5EEA74E-3CEA-4876-A71C-518FB989D9E0
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Federal Employee
Delivery Method
Online, Self-Paced
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

Knowledge of computer networking protocols

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):

Feedback

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