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Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
In this course, students explore advanced techniques and tools for identifying and categorizing vulnerabilities which allow penetration of networked systems and environments.
Course Overview
Baccalaureate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- To evaluate the role of basic networking and operating system functions in defining and qualifying security risks.
- To gain knowledge of network and system vulnerability assessment terms and techniques.
- To gain experience in the use of standard and advanced tools, techniques and methodologies that support the delivery of network and system vulnerability assessments.
- To gain experience in the use of a repeatable methodology for performing detailed network and system vulnerability assessments.
- To utilize a systematic approach to testing for vulnerability false-positives
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
- Risk Management
- Network Services
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Digital Forensics
Feedback
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