Learning Path

Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways - Cyber Defense Analyst

The Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway trains individuals to monitor systems, identify cybersecurity threats, analyze security events, and support the detection and mitigation of cyberattacks.

Here's what you'll learn:

Cyber threat detection & analysis
Network security & monitoring
Incident response & mitigation

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16 Lessons

Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways – Start Here

Introductory module for the Cybersecurity Work Role Pathways

11 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1030 Privacy, Legal Foundations & Ethics

This module examines the framework of legal and ethical concerns within the operations of computing systems, particularly regarding misconduct involving those systems.

11 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1020 Security Principles

This module provides an overview of the cybersecurity field and its related concepts. An introduction to cybersecurity terminology, best practices, principles and standards, planning and management of cybersecurity functions and assets are included.

12 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1050 Network Foundations

This course discusses the foundations of computer networks. You will learn about the network architecture including the OSI model and the layering concept. The TCP/IP protocol stack layers will be discussed.

13 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1090 Information Security

ln this module, you will learn the basics of information security. You will gain the ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles in the work setting and conduct vulnerability scans.

13 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1100 Network Security

ln this module, you will gain knowledge of network security, network defense, and security threats. You will gain skills in using network security tools and skills in performing attacks.

11 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1120 Cyber Threat Hunting

ln this module, you will dig in to what cyber threats are by taking on the role of a threat actor.

11 Lessons

DCWF_CWP-1180 Risk Analysis

This module will increase your knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and of Cybersecurity practices in the Risk Management Framework.

6 Lessons

Cyber Defense Analyst - Final Steps with EC-Council

Certification, Badge and Placement.

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