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Vulnerability Assessment Analyst | Work Role ID: 541 (NIST: PD-WRL-007)

  • Number of Courses31 courses
  • Duration40 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

A vulnerability assessment analyst performs assessments of systems and networks and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations or policies. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

 

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming a vulnerability assessment analyst! Begin with the fundamental concepts of network protocols and common network analysis and attack techniques through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of vulnerability scanning and detection 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:

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Work Role 541 or PD-WRL-007

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It's time to expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and emerging trends and vulnerabilities! This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as a vulnerability assessment analyst. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.

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