Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UNLV-0012
Version:
1
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
45 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Competency Framework Statement
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity Access Controls - This Competency Area describes a learner’s capabilities to define, manage, and monitor the roles and secure access privileges of who is authorized to access protected data and resources and understand the impact of different types of access controls. (NF-COM-001)
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity Cyber Resilience - This Competency Area describes a learner’s capability related to architecting, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the trustworthiness of systems that use or are enabled by cyber resources in order to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to adverse conditions, stresses, attacks, or compromises. (NF-COM-007)
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover database topics for learners who want to focus on specific topics within cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Database Management: Develop an understanding of database concepts, design models, and the use of SQL for data definition and manipulation, to effectively manage and secure database systems
  • Database Security: Assess and implement security measures for database systems, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and breaches
  • Cyber Threat Hunting: Adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity by identifying and mitigating threats that have evaded existing security measures, utilizing tools like the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and analyzing logs and open-source intelligence

General Topics:

  • Database Management
  • Database Security
  • Cyber Threat Hunting
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Course content materials are presented in an interactive text format, via Articulate Rise presentations.

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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