Defending Network Protocols
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of commonly-used network protocols and how to defend against protocol attacks. The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of audit techniques and the Center for Internet Security’s benchmarks and Critical Security Controls.
Defensive Infrastructure and Tactics
The candidate will demonstrate basic knowledge of network and cloud-based infrastructure defensive measures, including common detective and preventive controls.
Digital Forensics Concepts and Application
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of methods and practices of digital forensics. The candidate will demonstrate proficiency in identification of forensic artifacts.
Incident Response Concepts and Application
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of continuous incident response processes, and their relationship to threat intelligence practices and the Cyber Kill Chain.
Interactive and Manual Malware Analyses
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of interactive malware behavior analysis, knowledge of analysis tools, and ability to interpret the analysis results. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of manual malware code reversal, disassembly and decompiling, and of code obfuscation techniques used by malware.
Intrusion Detection and Packet Analysis
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of intrusion prevention systems, their placement in the enterprise, and their configuration and tuning. The candidate will demonstrate proficiency in taking action in response to alerts.
Malware Analysis Concepts and Basic Analysis Techniques
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the various types of malware, identify symptoms of infection, and methods to analyze malware safely. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of automated and static malware analysis techniques, and to interpret their results.
Network Forensics, Logging, and Event Management
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of using logs and flows in network forensics, the importance of logging and event management in security operations, and the usage of a SIEM and Security Analytics.
Network Security Monitoring Concepts and Application
The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of devices that are used in SOCs to monitor networks, their understanding of packet types, packet capture tools, the practice of continuous network monitoring, and advanced issues such as monitoring encrypted traffic.
Penetration Testing Application
The candidate will demonstrate familiarity and proficiency using penetration testing tactics and tools against typical types of penetration test targets.
Penetration Testing Concepts
The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of penetration testing scoping, rules of engagement, the tools and tactics used in penetration tests, and reporting test results to the intended audience.