--- title: "Technical « National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://new.nationalcpc.org/category/technical/" source_url: "https://new.nationalcpc.org/category/technical/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [Skip to content](#content) # Technical [ # Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense (formerly: Comprehensive Cyberterrorism 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. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-256/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-256 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-256/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-256/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [32 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-256/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-256/) [ Register ](https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/) [ # Cyber Identity and Authentication This course addresses different forms of authentication, such as two-factor, multi-factor and other authentication products protections addressing identity compromise. Designed for public and private personnel at all levels of government, law enforcement, the private sector and other stakeholders, CIAA provides a broad-base of knowledge connecting the underlying concepts of digital identity to how people, devices and systems are authorized to access digital resources and services. This course also covers “best practices” for using identity management and access control techniques and mechanisms to develop authentication standards. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-384-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-384-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-384-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-384-w/)[CfIA (Memphis)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/memphis-cfia/) ## [6 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-384-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-384-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR384/) [ # Cybersecurity First Responder This is an intermediate-level course designed for technical personnel who are first responders to any type of cyber-based attack against our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure. Blended learning methods are utilized, to include a balance of classroom lecture, hands-on laboratory exercises, and the use of cyberterrorism response tools against real world simulated cyber-attacks. Students learn the proper steps of an incident response to include incident assessment, detection and analysis, and the containing, eradicating, and recovering process from a system or network-based attack. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-257/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-257 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-257/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-257/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [32 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-257/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-257/) [ Register ](https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/) [ # Cybersecurity Fundamentals Cybersecurity Fundamentals is an introductory level course designed for new and transitioning Information Technology professionals. Students learn preferred network topologies and the uses of Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems; the use and maintenance of firewalls and anti-virus software; to recognize various types of network based attacks; to recognize social engineering attacks, both remote and in-person; and the importance of establishing policies, and disaster planning. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-418-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-418-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-418-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-418-w/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ## [4 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-418-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-418-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/awr418/) [ # Cybersecurity Proactive Defense Cybersecurity Proactive Defense (CPD) is an advanced-level course designed for technical personnel who monitor and protect our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure. This course prepares cyber defenders to recognize their own weaknesses by providing advanced attack vectors, sequential and escalating attack steps, and hands-on attack execution experience. CPD provides context behind a cyberterrorism attack by illustrating each attack step, the tools used to conduct the step, and the resulting impact on targeted systems. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-377/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-377 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-377/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-377/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [32 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-377/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-377/) [ Register ](https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/) [ # Cybersecurity Resiliency for Industrial Control Systems The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of critical infrastructure and community stability. This course provides participants from throughout various levels of government, private industry and community an understanding of cybersecurity resiliency in industrial control systems (ICS). Additionally, this course provides an understanding of cybersecurity resiliency in industrial control systems (ICS) and will review the Internet of Things (IoT), vulnerabilities within Operational Technology (OT) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, methods of detecting and responding to cyber attacks in the systems, as well as actions that can be taken by non-technical personnel to mitigate or minimize the effects of cyber attacks. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-398/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-398 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-398/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-398/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ** ## [8 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-398/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-398/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/per398/) [ # Digital Forensics Basics This course explains investigative methods and standards for the acquisition, extraction, preservation, analysis, and deposition of digital evidence from storage devices. Using realistic forensics situations, learn how to find traces of illegal or illicit activities using computer forensics tools and manual techniques. Also, learn how to recover data intentionally hidden or encrypted by perpetrators. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-139-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-139-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-139-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-139-w/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ## [10 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-139-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-139-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR139/) [ # End-User Security and Privacy (ESP) This course will focus primarily on the end-user’s perspective. In particular, various security-related challenges faced by end-users and their impact on data privacy. The course will also include content concerning online content providers and local ISPs on access rights, unintentional data sharing, mobile apps and how to be compliant to a NIAP Protection Profile (PP), etc. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-300-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-300-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-300-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-300-w/)[CfIA (Memphis)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/memphis-cfia/) ## [5 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-300-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-300-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR300/) [ # Examining Advanced Persistent Threats Today’s advanced persistent threats (APTs) are increasingly sophisticated, varied, targeted, aggressive and successful. There is an increasing deployment of and dependence on Internet of Things (IoT) for remote access devices to National Critical Infrastructure Sectors and Services (NCISS). Inadequate deployment and maintenance of security on these systems could provide opportunities for attackers to harm to the American citizenry through NCISS infrastructure and associated resource disruption. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-403-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-403-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-403-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-403-w/)[CfIA (Memphis)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/memphis-cfia/) ## [4 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-403-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-403-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/awr403/) [ # Information Risk Management This Information Risk Management course addresses topics related to information assets, identifying risks and management processes. Receive training on information risk-related tools and technologies for better understanding of potential threats and vulnerabilities in online business. Learn best practices and how to apply levels of security measures. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-177-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-177-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-177-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-177-w/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ## [13 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-177-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-177-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR177/) [ # Information Security Basics This Information Security Basics course provides entry and mid-level IT staff a technical overview of information security, focusing on the knowledge to identify and stop various cyber threats. In addition to providing an introduction to information assurance, general concepts and topics covered include TCP/IP protocol, introductory network security, introductory operating system security and basic cryptography. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-173-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-173-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-173-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-173-w/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ## [13 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-173-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-173-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR173/) [ # Malware Prevention, Discovery, and Recovery Malware Prevention, Discovery, and Recovery (MPDR) is an intermediate-level course is designed for technical personnel who monitor and protect our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure. Students learn how to recognize, identify, and analyze malware; the remediation process to eliminate the malware; and proper procedures to recover from the attack and regain network connectivity in a timely manner. This course integrates hands-on computer lab applications to maximize the student’s learning experience. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-382/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-382 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-382/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-382/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [32 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-382/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-382/) [ Register ](https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/) [ # Network Assurance The Network Assurance course covers secure network practices to protect networked systems against attacks and exploits. Topics include authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA), as well as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, common cryptographic ciphers, server and client security, and secure policy generation. This course also includes information on securing cloud-based networks and applications. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-138-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-138-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-138-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-138-w/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ## [5 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-138-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-138-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR138/) [ # Network Traffic Analysis This course will train students to conduct traffic analysis on their internal networks by doing a “deep-dive” into network traffic analysis using Wireshark and other tools to identify regular and anomalous network traffic. It will teach techniques necessary to identify network attacks by context and type. You will be introduced to a wide variety of network traffic analysis information and methods. This course is delivered in a mobile training lab, using laptops that are preconfigured with hands-on exercises that immerse students in real-world examples. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-418/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-418 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-418/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-418/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [24 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-418/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-418/) [ Register ](https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/) [ # Secure Software This course covers secure programming practices necessary to secure applications against attacks and exploits. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of secure software development, defensive programming techniques, secure design and testing, and secure development methodologies. Network security administration topics include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, common cryptographic ciphers, AAA (authentication, authorization and accounting), server and client security, and secure policy generation. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-178-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-178-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-178-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-178-w/)[TEEX NERRTC (Texas A&M)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/teex-nerrtc/) ## [9 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-178-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-178-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR178/) [ # Zero Trust: Identity and Access Management (IAM) The intent of this course is to increase the learners’ understanding of Zero Trust methodology, principles, and implementation. The goal of this course is to prepare organizations to face existing threats and adapt to new threats in the future. This course addresses concepts related to Zero Trust and Identity and Access Management. Some of the topics covered include: ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-351-w/) [ ** ** ** ## AWR-351-W ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-351-w/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-351-w/)[CfIA (Memphis)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/memphis-cfia/) ## [5 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-351-w/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/awr-351-w/) [ Register ](https://teex.org/class/AWR351/) [COMING SOON](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/) [ # Cybersecurity for Artificial Intelligence This course will explore the ever-changing ChatGPT ecosystem, which is an interactive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) system that generates human-readable text to interact with us. ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for organizations and individuals who want to find and fix security vulnerabilities. However, in the wrong hands, the service can become a dangerous tool for hackers. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/) [ ** ** ** ## PER-341 ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/)[CJI (Arkansas)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/arkansas-cji/) ** ## [24 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/per-341/) [COMING SOON](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/) [ # Cybersecurity Threats and Systems in Maritime Environments The course emphasizes execution-level interaction with maritime IT and OT systems and focuses on cybersecurity conditions that may arise during routine operations and abnormal events. Instruction is designed to be accessible to non-technical maritime personnel and emphasizes recognizing cyber-relevant conditions, assessing potential operational impacts, and determining appropriate response or escalation actions rather than performing technical system configuration or analysis. ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/) [ ** ** ** ## In Development ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/) ## [](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/)[NUARI (Norwich)](https://new.nationalcpc.org/developer/nuari/) ** ## [16 hours](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/) [ Learn More ](https://new.nationalcpc.org/course/cybersecurity-threats-and-systems-in-maritime-environments/) ## Share the Printed Course Catalog The NCPC catalog is available as a brochure in PDF form. 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