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Cyber Science Bootcamp
Cyber Science Bootcamp. In organizations, information and business data can be considered as the most valuable assets. Organizations are aware of the importance of data in making their business a success. Further, in order to survive the competitive-market driven economy, organizations have to embrace the technological innovations. However, with the ever-increasing use of mobiles, tablets and other wearable devices collecting vast amounts of data, privacy or security is a growing concern for organizations. Thus, companies need to come up with the ways to counter these cybersecurity threats and attacks on the vast data being generated. Cyber Science Bootcamp is a course designed for IT professionals who want to enhance their skills in the area of cybersecurity.
Course Overview
Basic Digital Literacy and Knowledge of any operating system is preferred.
Learning Objectives
Explain cybersecurity, crimes and threats. Discuss cybersecurity kill chain. Describe Reconnaissance and how to compromise a system. Explain phishing attacks and attacks through sniffing. Describe how to move laterally and various privilege escalation techniques. Explain vulnerability scanning and management. Describe cyber security strategies. Discuss how to secure from network-based attacks. Describe frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures.
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):
Competency Areas
Feedback
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