Vulnerability management

Vulnerability Management Course Outline

Section Title

This intensive 4-week course covers the fundamentals of Vulnerability Management, focusing on the entire vulnerability management lifecycle. Each week, students will explore different aspects of vulnerability management, followed by practical lab sessions to reinforce their learning. Our curriculum is built to provide a deep understanding of various tools and techniques used in the industry, ensuring students gain practical experience with open-source tools and platforms.

Course Structure: Vulnerability Management life cycle

Week 1: Introduction to Vulnerability Management (Days 1-5)

Topics Covered:
- Overview of Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
- Setting Up a Lab Environment
- Introduction to Vulnerability Scanning Tools
Labs:
- Setting up VirtualBox/VMware with Kali Linux
- Installing and configuring Nessus Essentials
- Basic network vulnerability scanning with Nessus

Week 2: Vulnerability Assessment and Scanning (Days 6-10)

Topics Covered:
- Types of Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Databases
- Network Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Web Application Vulnerability Scanning
- Configuring and Using OpenVAS
Labs:
- Performing network scans using Nessus and OpenVAS
- Identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in web applications
- Using Nikto for web vulnerability scanning

Week 3: Vulnerability Analysis and Prioritization (Days 11-15)

Topics Covered:
- Analyzing Scan Results and Identifying False Positives
- Vulnerability Scoring Systems (CVSS)
- Prioritizing Vulnerabilities Based on Risk
- Using OpenVAS for Detailed Vulnerability Analysis
Labs:
- Analyzing scan results from Nessus and OpenVAS

Using CVSS to score and prioritize vulnerabilities

Week 4: Vulnerability Remediation and Reporting (Days 16-20)

Topics Covered:
- Remediation Strategies and Best Practices
- Patch Management and Configuration Management
- Reporting and Communication in Vulnerability Management
- Review of Legal and Ethical Issues
Labs:
- Developing remediation plans based on scan results
- Implementing patch management using open-source tools
- Creating comprehensive vulnerability reports
- Scenario-based practical exercises
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions

Enrollment

Ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career? Enroll in our Vulnerability Management course today and become a part of the CX2 Space community.