Cyber Mission Foundations (CMF)

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Cost (single seat): Please call for course pricing.

Course Length: 40 Days

Recommended for: Intermediate Students

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What will you get out of CMF? 

Students are provided with a multi-dimensional foundation to help them confidently and effectively carry out business in the digital environment in four modules including Windows, Unix, Networking and Security Concepts.

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What does CMF offer?

• Textbook and lab manuals to accompany instruction
• Access to a personal sandboxed network of 70-90 virtual machines, including devices, firewalls and Windows systems
• Realistic target network with domains populated with simulated personal data to immerse students in detailed scenarios
 

Why should you enroll in CMF?

Cyber Mission Foundations (CMF) is an eight-week, four-module course designed to give students a well-rounded foundation in the fields they will need to navigate a digital environment. Throughout this course, students will:

• Learn to identify, monitor and defend targeted Windows systems
• Detect and resolve threats that threaten a wide range of Unix systems
• Analyze network traffic and gain in-depth knowledge of how systems communicate
• Bolster security, conduct situational awareness surveys and explore the engineering of malware
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What topics are covered in CMF?

WINDOWS

• Learn the ins and outs of a Windows system
• Identify suspicious activity
• Understand executable code persistence

UNIX

• Quickly assess system integrity
• Develop skills for applying Solaris and Linux techniques

NETWORKING

• Learn how system and data communication works within local and wide area networks
• Traverse networks using tunneling and redirection

SECURITY CONCEPTS

• Understand the mindset, conduct and protocol to create and maintain secure environments
• Assess the state of existing environments
• Make informed decisions based on system integrity

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