Foundations of Cyber Operations from University of Maryland Global Campus

Foundations of Cyber Operations

Prerequisite: CBR 600. Gain the foundational information security knowledge and skills needed to work in cyber operations, including security first principles, access control, and layered defense. Apply risk analysis of information and information systems, integrate cryptographic techniques for protecting information, and crack codes through the use of cryptanalysis.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

4 - Expert

Course Catalog Number

27666

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisite: CBR 600

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

National CAE Designated Institution

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Perform a risk assessment to identify risk to an organization and prepare appropriate responses
Develop appropriate cryptographic solutions for a given enterprise architecture scenario
Design and develop systems based on fundamental security design principles employing multiple layers of protection to meet mission security goals

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

Work Roles

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