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Web-Based Research Methods in Information Security

In this course, students acquire information retrieval skills and research competencies to identify and evaluate industry-relevant sources of information for the purposes of analysis and research information security. Students compare and contrast the utility of publicly-available and subscription-based information sources for the purposes of meeting academic and professional requirements.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Prerequisites

Baccalaureate

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Academia
Contractor
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student will be able:

  1. To differentiate and classify secondary research sources based on their salient characteristics.
  2. To critically examine the validity and credibility of industry relevant information sources used in information security.
  3. To evaluate and synthesize information sources relating to a topic relevant to information security.
  4. To examine the applicability and relevance of specific information sources for the purposes of meeting academic and professional requirements.

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
  • Technology R&D

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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