• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to mitigate the risks associated with unneeded or insecure network services running on the device itself, especially those exposed to the internet, that compromise the confidentiality, integrity/authenticity, or availability of information or allow unauthorized remote control.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to Identify best practices to protect network services on IoT devices, including:

  • Only open necessary ports
  • Avoid overexposing ports
  • Block unusual traffic
  • Mitigate DoS vulnerabilities
  • Mitigate memory corruption vulnerabilities
  • Disable outdated protocols

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.