Mobile Device Security and Privacy

AWR385 – 5.00 Hours

Schedule

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

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This course is offered by the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) and was developed by the NCPC partner the University of Memphis, Center for Information Assurance (CfIA).  The course is funded through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program and is offered at no cost.

This course is designed to assist individuals in better understanding security and privacy issues associated with mobile devices and infrastructure; including benefits and challenges of designing, implementing, and maintaining Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs. Using scenarios, thought challenges and exercises as a framework, students will learn about: 

  • The purpose of Enterprise Mobile Management platforms 
  • Elements that make mobile networks and operating systems different
  • Mobile malware classifications and detection strategies
  • Mobile architecture data leakage detection and prevention strategies.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Enrollment Requirements

Participants must be U.S. citizens. A FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers, registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the following website: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Participants must complete all course content and score a 70% or better on the Post-Test to receive a course certificate of completion.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

To ensure participant success in this course, participants should possess:

  • Basic Microsoft Windows skills. 
  • Basic level of cybersecurity knowledge

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Explain the various aspects of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platforms.
  • Explain the different components of Unified Endpoint Management.
  • Compare the different types of network architectures, mobile and network operating systems, and wireless technologies and security protocols.
  • Recognize the characteristics of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to mobile devices and networks.

Suggested Audience

The target audience for this course is open to, but not limited to, anyone in Citizen/Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Communications.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Other Information

After registering for this online course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us.

This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Numbers (EMW-2023-CA-05082, EMW-2024-CA-05177) administered by DHS/FEMA. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of DHS/FEMA.

FEMA’s National Training and Education Division (NTED) offers a full catalog of courses at no cost to help build critical skills that responders need to function effectively in mass consequence events. Course subjects range from CBRNE / Weapons of Mass Destruction terrorism, cybersecurity, natural disasters, and other functions of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. NTED courses include multiple delivery methods: instructor-led (direct deliveries), train-the-trainers (indirect deliveries), customized (conferences and seminars), and web-based. Instructor-led courses are offered in residence (i.e., at a training facility), virtually, or through mobile programs, in which courses are brought to state and local jurisdictions that request the training.

NTED certified courses can be found at: www.firstrespondertraining.gov

Government Programs

  • For more information about DHS/FEMA Funded Courses, please contact [email protected] or call (979) 431-4837

Contact Information

Business & Cyber Solutions
Phone: (979) 431-4837
Email: [email protected]