Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SKIL-0212 Version: 2 Organization: Internal Revenue Service Location: Online Length: 12.5 hours (52 weeks) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2027 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Network Security Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to prepare a learner to become Security+ certified by acquiring foundational IT security knowledge related to the exam. Learning Outcomes: Recognize the importance of automation, orchestration, incident response, and digital forensics in managing security risks and conducting investigations. Identify threat actors and attack vectors, recognize malicious activities such as malware, network, and cryptographic attacks, and explore effective mitigation techniques. Understand various security goals, compare security control categories and types, and build a strong foundation in data protection and security strategies. Gain knowledge of practical cryptography, cryptosystems, and the fundamental concepts of vulnerability management, security monitoring, and enterprise security solutions. Understand security compliance, third-party risk management, audits, assessments, and the significance of security awareness training. General Topics: Security Goals & Controls Fundamental Security Concepts Practical Cryptography Threat Actors & Vectors Survey of Malicious Activities Mitigation Techniques Architecture & Infrastructure Concepts Enterprise Infrastructure Security Principles Data Protection Concepts & Strategies Resilience & Recovery Computing Resources Security Techniques Vulnerability Management Security Monitoring & Alerting Enterprise Security Capabilities Identity and Access Management Automation, Orchestration, & Incident Response Effective Security Governance Risk Management Security Compliance & Third-Party Risk Audits, Assessments, & Awareness Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Internal Revenue Service View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content