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Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst | Work Role ID: 212 (NIST: PD-WRL-002)

  • Number of Courses24 courses
  • Duration30 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

A cyber defense forensic analyst analyzes digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system/network vulnerability mitigation.

 

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming an cyber defense forensic analyst! Begin with the fundamental concepts of networking and incident handling through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of a cyber defense forensic analyst and then expand your skill set with, automation, deeper/advanced concepts and additional knowledge from adjacent roles!

 

This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF) and the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for the work role of:

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Work Role 212 or PD-WRL-002

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