Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of the cybersecurity landscape for government
- Importance of cybersecurity in the digital age for government operations
- Role of analysts in enhancing cybersecurity for government agencies
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Understanding cyber threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, and others
- Basic cybersecurity principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
- Common attack vectors for government systems
Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
- Overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for government
- ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and other relevant standards for government agencies
- Best practices in cybersecurity for government operations
Network Security Basics
- Understanding network architecture for government networks
- Key concepts: Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Network security protocols for government systems
Threats to Network Security
- Network-based attacks: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), Man-in-the-Middle (MitM), and others
- Exploiting network vulnerabilities in government networks
Securing the Network
- Implementing firewalls and VPNs for government networks
- Network segmentation and zero-trust architecture for government systems
- Best practices for network security in government environments
Understanding Data Security
- Types of data: Structured vs. Unstructured data in government contexts
- Data classification and governance for government agencies
- Data protection strategies for government information
Introduction to Encryption
- Basics of encryption: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric encryption for government data
- SSL/TLS and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for government communications
- Data encryption best practices for government systems
Protecting Sensitive Data
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies for government agencies
- Encryption of data at rest and in transit for government information
- Implementing access control measures for government data
Introduction to Incident Response
- The incident response lifecycle for government operations
- Building an incident response team for government agencies
- Incident response plans and playbooks for government use
Threat Intelligence and Analysis
- Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence for government systems
- Tools and techniques for threat analysis in government environments
- Using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for government agencies
Incident Detection and Response
- Identifying and responding to security incidents in government networks
- Forensic analysis and evidence collection for government investigations
- Reporting and documenting incidents for government compliance
Understanding Emerging Cyber Threats
- Latest trends in cyber threats for government (e.g., AI-driven attacks, IoT vulnerabilities)
- Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) for government agencies
- Preparing for future cybersecurity challenges for government operations
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Basics of ethical hacking for government systems
- Penetration testing methodologies for government networks
- Conducting vulnerability assessments for government information systems
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of information technology concepts and networking
- Familiarity with operating systems and fundamental command-line tools
Audience for Government
- Analysts
- IT Professionals
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