Adversarial Cyberspace Operations

Course #CY4710

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

Overview

This course explores the underlying principles and TTPs (tactics, tools and procedures) of offensive cyberspace operations, and considers the campaign-level advantages achievable through delivery of cyber effects. It examines the use of cyber capabilities against target networks, based on a methodology of cyber reconnaissance of network defenses and vulnerabilities, analysis of viable options for exploitations, preparation and delivery of cyber effects, and post-delivery impact assessment. Students will gain experience using the latest tools and techniques for penetration-testing against target networks.

Included in degrees & certificates

225

Prerequisites

CY3000
CS3690

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Explain the cyber effects delivery process (e.g., the cyber kill chain) as it applies to the targeting cycle and the delivery of cyber effects in support of mission objectives.
Describe and conduct cyber reconnaissance, to include footprinting, scanning, and enumeration, using common TTPs and tools.
Gain familiarity with the principles of cyber planning in support of commander's objectives, to include mission analysis and target identification.
Understand and successfully use cyber capabilities and techniques suitable for achieving a desired cyber effect.
Describe the concepts underlying weaponeering in cyberspace.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer network exploitation, to include obtaining access, elevating privilege and data exfiltration.
Describe the importance of stealth and non-attribution in cyber effects delivery.
Describe and perform post-delivery analysis and assessment of cyber effects delivery.

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