Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UNLV-0011
Version:
1
Organization:
University of Louisville
Length:
45 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Competency Framework Statement
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity Operating Systems (OS) Security - This Competency Area describes a learner’s capabilities to install, administer, troubleshoot, backup, and conduct recovery of Operating Systems (OS), including in simulated environments. (NF-COM-009)
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity Operational Technology (OT) Security - This Competency Area describes a learner’s capabilities to improve and maintain the security of Operational Technology (OT) systems while addressing their unique performance, reliability, and safety requirements. (NF-COM-010)
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity Communication Security - This Competency Area describes a learner’s capabilities to secure the transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of communications and related network infrastructures. (NF-COM-005)
Description

Objective:

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

Learning Outcomes:

  • Network Foundations: Grasp the fundamental principles of networking, including the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, wireless networks, and essential networking applications, to design and manage efficient and secure network systems
  • Information Security: Identify and implement fundamental design security principles, utilize the adversarial model to enhance security policies, and manage access controls, malware defenses, and system hardening to protect organizational assets
  • Network Security: Analyze network traffic, understand the structure of TCP/IP packets, implement firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure wireless communications to safeguard network infrastructures

General Topics:

  • Network Foundations
  • Information Security
  • Network Security
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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