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Protection

This role uses cybersecurity tools to protect information, systems and networks from cyber threats. Find the SANS courses that map to the Protection SCyWF Work Role.

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Identifies, analyzes, monitors, mitigates and manages threats and vulnerabilities to IT systems and networks. Uses defensive measures and multi-source information to report events and respond to incidents.

Job titles associated to this role:

  • Cryptography Specialist - PD-P-001
  • Identity and Access Management Specialist - PD-P-002
  • Systems and Security Analyst - PD-P-003

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Threat Management

SCyWF: Protection And Defense

This role collects and analyzes information about threats, searches for undetected threats and provides actionable insights to support cybersecurity decision-making. Find the SANS courses that map to the Threat Management SCyWF Work Role.

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Defense

SCyWF: Protection And Defense

This role uses monitoring and analysis tools to identify and analyze events and to detect incidents. Find the SANS courses that map to the Defense SCyWF Work Role.

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Vulnerability Assessment

SCyWF: Protection And Defense

This role tests IT systems and networks and assesses their threats and vulnerabilities. Find the SANS courses that map to the Vulnerability Assessment SCyWF Work Role.

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Incident Response

SCyWF: Protection And Defense

This role investigates, analyzes and responds to cyber incidents. Find the SANS courses that map to the Incident Response SCyWF Work Role.

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