December 9 – 12, 2024 (4 days)

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense is a basic-level course designed for technical personnel who monitor and protect our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure. The course introduces students to cyber-defense tools that will assist them in monitoring their computer networks and implementing cybersecurity measures to prevent or greatly reduce the risk of a cyber-based attack. This course integrates hands-on computer lab applications to maximize the student’s learning experience.

Course Objectives

• Effectively protect computer networks by a survey of the following: planning and preparation of defenses, installation and administration of defenses, hardening network defenses, monitoring defenses, and testing and modifying defense
• Increase understanding of historical perspectives, network design, and emerging methodologies in computer hacking

Registration: TBA

Min. Requirements: This course is an intermediate level hands-on course where knowledge and experience is required. Participants should have a minimum of two years’ experience as a system or network administrator, or as an IT security specialist. Any experience with penetration testing, plus a minimum of three years’ experience as a system or network administrator or an IT security specialist is preferred.

Targeted Audience: IT Staff

Num. of Participants: 32