Computer Systems Analyst-Cyber Security Specialist

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc.

National (OA)

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2.2K

OJT hours

Period 1 General Practices - Foundations

Demonstrate a working understanding of the organization’s structure, personnel rules, responsibilities and general understanding of work ethics, interpersonal communications and related policies. Understand and practice safety procedures and rules in the workplace.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the organization’s goals, mission and vision.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the organization’s office tools such as phones, copiers, fax machines, PCs, etc.

Period 2 General Practices - IT Foundations

Part 1 - Computer and Network Foundations: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the components of a computer and perform basic troubleshooting on communication issues within a computer. Example On-the-Job Duties: Identify the components of standard desktop personal computers. Install and configure computer components. Maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components. Install and configure an operating system.
Part 1 - Computer and Network Foundations: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the hardware components of a computer and perform basic troubleshooting on hardware related issues. Example On-the-Job Duties: Install and configure system components. Troubleshoot system components.
Part 1 - Computer and Network Foundations: Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic networking to allow the flow of information between multiple computers. Example On-the-Job Duties: Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.
Part 2 - Cloud and Security Foundations: Demonstrate knowledge of “best practices” in general network security. Example On-the-Job Duties: Designate how to manage public key infrastructure and certificates. Implement secure network communications.
Part 2 - Cloud and Security Foundations: Create a security awareness program in the organization which is used to communicate “best practices” for end users. Example On-the-Job Duties: Establish security best practices for running applications and devices, and managing data.
Part 2 - Cloud and Security Foundations: Demonstrate knowledge in cloud technologies. Example On-the-Job Duties: Implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies including network, storage, and virtualization technologies to create cloud solutions
Part 2 - Cloud and Security Foundations: Design a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure and implement a secure cloud environment. Example On-the-Job Duties: Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security, Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction, Implement Security Technologies

Period 3 - General Practices - Operating Systems, Network, and Security

1.1K

Part 1 - Server Fundamentals: Installation, Storage and Compute Example On-the-Job Duties: Managing storage using Windows Server. Understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that available in Windows Server.
Part 1 - Server Fundamentals: Networking with Servers Example On-the-Job Duties: Deploy & support Windows Server. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of remote access technologies and advanced content including software defined networking.
Part 1 - Server Fundamentals: Identity with Servers Example On-the-Job Duties: Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment. Implement Group Policy. Perform backup & restore, and troubleshoot Active Directory issues.
Part 2 - Advanced Networking and Security: Basic Network Connectivity Example On-the-Job Duties: Install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IP network. Include building and configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, connecting to a WAN, and identifying basic security threats.
Part 2 - Advanced Networking and Security: Small Enterprise Network Connectivity Example On-the-Job Duties: Expand switched networks from small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree. Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP and OSPF in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Define characteristics, functions and components of a WAN. Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.
Part 3 - Advanced Security: Cybersecurity Analyst Example On-the-Job Duties: Configure and use threat detection tools, Perform data analysis, Interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization
Part 3 - Advanced Security: Advanced Security Practitioner Example On-the-Job Duties: Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques. Implement cryptographic techniques. Implement security controls for hosts. Implement security controls for storage. Analyze network security concepts, components, and architectures, and implement controls. Implement security controls for applications. Integrate hosts, storage, networks, and applications in a secure enterprise architecture.
Part 3 - Advanced Security: Penetration Testing Example On-the-Job Duties: Demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests with the ability to perform non-technical tests to gather information, conductive active reconnaissance, analyze vulnerabilities, penetrate networks, and analyze test results.
Part 3 - Advanced Security: Implementing Network Security Example On-the-Job Duties: Develop and implement security countermeasures that are aimed at protecting network elements as part of the network infrastructure. Deploy basic security techniques utilizing within a real-life network infrastructure. Secure routing and switching infrastructure and deploy basic firewall services.

Period 4 - Demonstrating Learned Competencies

Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Understand the different types of networks and connections. Troubleshoot device and network issues. Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections. Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Demonstrate the understanding of networking concepts and implement them appropriately. Determine & explain the appropriate cabling, device and storage technologies. Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies & ensure business continuity. Secure a wired and wireless network.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies including network, storage, and virtualization technologies to create cloud solutions. Deploy, test, secure, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot a cloud solution.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Create procedures to enforce organizational security policies. Monitor the security infrastructure and manage security incidents. Use diagnostics tools to diagnose and resolve system problems. Collect system performance information. Configure the Action Center and view messages. Configure Device Manager and control device installation. Run Windows PowerShell commands. Configure Backup and Restore option. Configure the Sync Center.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Prepare to install and deploy Windows. Customize and preparing an image for deployment. Configure and Manage Windows. Managing user profiles, configuring user state virtualization, and migrating user state and settings. Manage and maintain disks, partitions, and volumes. Implementing automatic IP address allocation, name resolution, and wireless network connectivity. Configure and manage file access, shared folders, printers and devices. Overview of threats to network security and configure firewalls. Applying security settings by using group policy. Configure and manage backup and restore files in Windows. Troubleshoot Windows startup issues. Troubleshoot hardware, device drivers, VPN, NAP, and direct access issues. Resolve network connectivity issues. Troubleshooting file access issues, file permissions issues, and printer access issues.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Build a simple network using IOS software. Start and configure switches. Troubleshoot common switch media. Configure IP routing, and enable static routing. Manage traffic using ACLs, and implement traffic filtering. Secure administrative network access. Implement scalable medium-sized network and troubleshoot basic connectivity. Implement a scalable multi area network, and troubleshoot the multi area using OSPF.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Collect cybersecurity intelligence. Analyze data collected from security and event logs. Perform active analysis on assets and networks. Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Implement security controls for applications. Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise. Conduct vulnerability assessments. Conduct incident and emergency responses.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Gather information to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan and analyze results. Exploit network, wireless, and application vulnerabilities. Summarize physical security attacks and perform post-exploitation techniques.
Utilize all of the skills taught during all of the GPs Example On-the-Job Duties: Develop a Network Security Policy using a life-cycle approach including a strategy for borderless networks. Protect network infrastructure by hardening network elements. Configure routers and switches to use secure ACS. Configure data plane security on layer two switches. Using ACLs, implement a Threat Containment Strategy. Configure IOS IPS, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and SSL VPNs on ASA Appliances.

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