Modern Software and Systems Engineering
This course covers the current concepts of software and systems engineering in the modern enterprise. Students will review major software development methodologies including classic SDLC/Waterfall, Rapid Development, Agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and DevSecOps. Best practices in software design and implementation with a view toward recognizing and avoiding weakness and vulnerabilities in software is a […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
ISSO Certification Training Program
With the complexity and rate of change in modern information technologies and systems and the ever-increasing number of Cyber threats and attacks, the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) serves a critical role within Federal Government agencies. The ISSO must work with the Business, IT, and Security functions of the agency to ensure that Federal information […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for ISSOs
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals course provides students with an overview of core information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity concepts. The course will consist of lectures and hands-on labs for a multi-faceted learning experience. This course will provide a good initial foundation for participants wanting to work in a corporate or government security role and ultimately pursue an […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Networking Fundamentals for ISSOs
Students will learn the fundamentals of computer networking, including physical components, logical design, local and wide area networks, network media including wireless and cellular, protocols, TCP/IP networks, performance considerations, and security considerations.
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Leadership, Management and Communication Skills for ISSOs
Strong Information Security requires the following from an organization: additional processes and documentation; more attention to detail; coordination of teams and individuals; increased scrutiny for everyone. People and organizations are inherently resistant to all of the aforementioned. The ISSO plays a key role in ensuring that system security is achieved despite this resistance. This course […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance for ISSOs
This course focuses the student on a broad range of topics relative to risk-based planning and implementation for enterprise cybersecurity, looking at both internal and external threats. External threats will consider a variety of threat actors including nation states, terrorists, hactivists and criminals. Internal threats will focus on insider threat, exploring what insider threat means […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations for ISSOs
This course presents a real-world view of Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations. 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.
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Information Systems Security for ISSOs
This course takes an operational approach to implementing and managing effective cybersecurity in highly networked enterprises. Topics include an evaluation of government and commercial security management models; security program development; risk assessment and mitigation; threat and vulnerability analysis and risk remediation; cybersecurity operations; incident handling; business continuity planning and disaster recovery; security policy formulation and […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering
Software and Systems Engineering for ISSOs
This course presents the core concepts of software and systems engineering including the software lifecycle. Students will be exposed to software development methodologies including classic SDLC/Waterfall, Agile and DevOps. Best practices in software design and implementation with a view toward recognizing and avoiding weakness and vulnerabilities in software is a key part of this course. […]
Systems Analysis & Systems Engineering