Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SKIL-0222
Organization:
SkillSoft Corporation
Location:
Online
Length:
22.75 hours (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Cybersecurity
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore security programming, malware removal, and network survey and extractions. It will also cover defensive CyberOps, network and host analysis, forensic analysis, threat intelligence, and attribution best practices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore the differences between Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), as well as the tasks performed by each
  • Discover the Cyber Operations Cycle and its phases, and the responsibilities of each role member of the offensive and defensive teams
  • Program and script for security operations
  • Explore best practices for identifying, classifying, and removing malware
  • Describe the best practices for network survey and extraction
  • Understand the basics of defensive CyberOps
  • Explore CyberOps network and host analysis, forensics analysis, windows device hardening, and threat intelligence attribution best practices
  • Discover Windows exploits and forensics
  • Discover Linux exploits and mitigation controls

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Cyber Operations
  • Security Programming: Command Line, Scripting, and System Essentials
  • Malware Removal: Identification, Analysis, Remediation, and Prevention
  • Network and Host Analysis: Protocols, Monitoring, and Operations
  • Forensic Analysis: Cybercrime Investigations
  • CyberOps Windows Hardening: Server and Workstation Best Practices
  • Threat Intelligence and Attribution: Concepts and Analysis
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials