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Specialized Engineering

Government Facilities

Matt Glass

This course will teach you about the considerations for securing government networks and facilities.

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This course will teach you about the considerations for securing government networks and facilities.

Government facilities process critical and sometimes classified information requiring strict adherence to security controls and practices. In this course, Specialized Engineering: Government Facilities, you’ll learn to protect government facilities from adversary compromise. First, you’ll explore the laws, regulations, and requirements for these facilities. Next, you’ll discover how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of government facility security needed to protect networks that process critical government information.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Required Controls for Government Facilities
Assessing Physical Security and Implementing Controls
Assessing Devices and Implementing Required Controls
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Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Prepares learners to meet the specific regulations and security requirements of government facilities, which may be helpful in landing roles in certain industires, such as government contracting or cybersecurity
Addresses a niche domain, namely securing government networks and facilities, which may appeal to learners interested in specializing in this area
Provides a comprehensive coverage of important concepts, including assessing physical security, implementing controls, and configuring devices

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Learners who complete Specialized Engineering: Government Facilities will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for protecting computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cyber Security Analyst by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network security systems. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Network Security Engineer by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants are responsible for providing security advice and guidance to organizations. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Security Consultant by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Security Architect
Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing security solutions for organizations. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Security Architect by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course can help build a foundation for a career as an Information Security Analyst by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Network Engineer by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining computer systems and networks. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Systems Administrator by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing information technology systems. This course can help build a foundation for a career as an IT Manager by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are responsible for developing and implementing security strategies for organizations. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a CISO by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are responsible for leading the development and implementation of technology strategies for organizations. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a CTO by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Information Technology (IT) Auditor
Information Technology (IT) Auditors are responsible for evaluating the security of computer systems and networks. This course can help build a foundation for a career as an IT Auditor by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities, and how to apply required configurations to secure devices in these facilities.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts are responsible for monitoring and responding to security events. This course may be useful for a career as a SOC Analyst by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for a career as a Penetration Tester by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities.
Computer Forensic Analyst
Computer Forensic Analysts are responsible for investigating computer crimes. This course may be useful for a career as a Computer Forensic Analyst by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities.
Security Researcher
Security Researchers are responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for a career as a Security Researcher by teaching you about the laws, regulations, and requirements for securing government networks and facilities. You’ll also learn how to assess and plan physical security controls of these facilities.

Reading list

We've selected 15 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Specialized Engineering: Government Facilities.
Comprehensive guide to security engineering, covering topics such as threat modeling, risk assessment, and security controls. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to secure government facilities.
Provides an overview of physical security measures for buildings and grounds, and includes information on assessing and planning physical security controls.
Reference document that provides guidance on security and privacy controls for information systems and organizations.
Provides a comprehensive overview of security controls for federal information systems and organizations. It valuable resource for anyone responsible for securing government networks and facilities.
Provides insights into the human element of security. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government facilities from social engineering attacks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities.
Provides an overview of risk management for information security, and includes information on assessing and planning physical security controls.
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security fundamentals. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities.
Provides guidance on computer security incident handling, and includes information on assessing and planning physical security controls.
Provides a comprehensive overview of ethical hacking. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities from cyberattacks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the CompTIA Security+ certification. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities.
Provides a comprehensive overview of penetration testing. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities from cyberattacks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about how to protect government networks and facilities.
Provides guidance on risk management for information technology systems, and includes information on assessing and planning physical security controls.

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