NICE Framework Role-Specific Training Courses
Below are UMBC Training Centers’ recommendations for NICE Framework Role Specific Training. Courses in Bold are strongly recommended for everyone in that role to complete, even if they have some prior knowledge and experience (to ensure currency with the latest technologies and standards). The other courses listed for each role address important skills for the […]
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance
Cybersecurity Risk Management is an informed approach to planning, implementing, and operating in a connected environment through a risk-based approach, informed by business/mission objectives. This approach recognizes that cybersecurity is not an isolated function within any organization, but rather requires coordination with other organizational and executive functions – human resources, legal, finance, operations, technology. Identifying […]
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance Primer/Review
The Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance Primer/Review course provides a high-level overview of Federal Information Security and Compliance Standards, Requirements, and Processes. The course is primarily aimed at IT and Business professionals who do not have primary responsibility for Information Security, but who work in IT environments where they need to have a good understanding […]
Operational Cybersecurity
This course presents a real-world view of Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations for Security Professionals. Topics covered include Network Traffic Analysis, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, High Availability & Disaster Recovery, and Data Analytics for Cyber. Students will see demonstrations and get some hands-on exposure to each of these topics.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training Plus
UMBC Training Centers offers a 5-day CISSP Training class to prepare students for the (ISC)2 CISSP certification exam. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification was designed to recognize mastery of an international standard for information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The certification is managed by the International Information Systems […]
CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures are taught in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61 r.2 (Computer Security Incident Handling), US-CERT’s NCISP (National Cyber Incident Response Plan), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 41 on Cyber Incident Coordination Policy. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked […]
Certified Ethical Hacker Program
The Certified Ethical Hacker certification is one of the most sought-after cybersecurity certifications around the globe. Organizations like the DoD and ANSI have endorsed and/or accredited the CEH course. Want to Master CEH? This program incorporates instruction and practice to get students ready to take the CEH certification exam as well as the CEH Practical […]
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Earning the CAP certification is a proven way to build your career and demonstrate your expertise within the risk management framework (RMF). The CAP is the only certification under the DoD8570 mandate that aligns with each RMF step. It shows employers you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to authorize and maintain information systems […]
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. This certification is an approved baseline certification under the DoD 8570.01-M IAM Levels II & III and CSSP Manager. The management-focused CISM certification promotes international security practices and recognizes the individual who manages, […]