Providing awareness level training in a broad range of topics from HazMat and Basic EMS/Mass Prophylaxis to Cybersecurity. Awareness level training is designed to provide a basic understanding of the topic, and in some cases, serve as the pre-requisite training for more advanced training.
Courses are funded through DHS/FEMA’s Homeland Security National Training Program and are offered at no cost. The online format allows
individuals to register and take the training at their own pace. Each of the courses offers Continuing Education Units from the International Association of Continuing Education and Training. In addition, the Cybersecurity online courses offer the opportunity to earn college credit hours as recommended by the American Council on Education.
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| AWR138 | Network Assurance | Quick View Course Description
AWR138 – Network AssuranceNetwork Assurance covers secure network practices necessary to protect networked systems against attacks and exploits. Network security administration topics include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, common cryptographic ciphers, AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting), server and client security, and secure policy generation. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all four courses within the Online for IT Professionals (Cyber 201) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR139 | Digital Forensics Basics | Quick View Course Description
AWR139 – Digital Forensics BasicsThis course covers investigative methods and standards for the acquisition, extraction, preservation, analysis, and deposition of digital evidence from storage devices. This course offers a wide array of forensics situations that are applicable to the real world. Students will learn how to find traces of illegal or illicit activities left on disk with computer forensics tools and manual techniques, and how to recover data intentionally hidden or encrypted by perpetrators. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all four courses within the Online for IT Professionals (Cyber 201) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR168 | Foundations of Cyber Crime | Quick View Course Description
AWR168 – Foundations of Cyber CrimeThis intermediate course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of computer crime issues from a legal perspective. The training will highlight the various computer crimes and appropriate response by first defenders and others that may encounter these types of issues. Participants learn legislations and organizational efforts to control or prevent such crimes. This course covers intellectual property law (copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and unfair business practices), personal jurisdiction, electronic commerce and software contracts, telecommunications, antitrust, privacy, the right to accuracy of information, the right to access information, and the First Amendment. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Everyone – Non-Technical (Cyber 101) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR169 | Cyber Incident Analysis and Response | Quick View Course Description
AWR169 – Cyber Incident Analysis and ResponseThis course covers various incident analysis tools and techniques that support dynamic vulnerability analysis and elimination, intrusion detection, attack protection, and network/resources repair. The trainee will be presented with real-world examples and scenarios to help provide knowledge, understanding, and capacity for effective cyber incident analysis and response. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Business Professionals (Cyber 301) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR173 | Information Security Basics | Quick View Course Description
AWR173 – Information Security BasicsInformation Security Basics is designed to teach entry and mid-level IT staff the technological fundamentals of information security. The goal of this course is to provide trainees some preliminary knowledge of computer security to help in identifying and stopping various cyber threats. In addition to providing an introduction to information assurance, trainees will also learn general concepts (terminologies), an overview of TCP/IP, introductory network security, introductory operating system security, and basic cryptography. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all four courses within the Online for IT Professionals (Cyber 201) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR174 | Cyber Ethics | Quick View Course Description
AWR174 – Cyber EthicsCyber Ethics is designed to teach students the proper techniques with which to approach the difficult ethical dilemmas that arise from using the modern Internet. In addition to providing students with the skills to assess future ethical dilemmas for themselves, Cyber Ethics also looks at some of the more pressing concerns related to Internet usage today. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Everyone – Non-Technical (Cyber 101) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR175 | Information Security for Everyone | Quick View Course Description
AWR175 – Information Security for EveryoneInformation Security for Everyone is designed to teach the principles and practices that all computer users need to keep themselves safe, both at work and at home. By presenting best practices along with a small amount of theory, trainees are taught both what to do and why to do it. Topics covered include how to secure both clean and corrupted systems, protecting your personal data, securing simple computer networks, and safe Internet usage. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Everyone – Non-Technical (Cyber 101) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR176 | Disaster Recovery for Information Systems | Quick View Course Description
AWR176 – Disaster Recovery for Information SystemsDisaster Recovery for Information Systems will train business managers to respond to varying threats that might impact their organization’s access to information. This course provides requisite background theory and recommended best practices needed by managers to keep their offices running during incidents of different types. Topics include an overview of business continuity planning; disaster recovery planning; guides for implementing and managing disaster recovery plans, a discussion of technical vulnerabilities faced by organizations, and an examination of legal issues that may confront an organization. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Business Professionals (Cyber 301) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR177 | Information Risk Management | Quick View Course Description
AWR177 – Information Risk ManagementThis is an intermediate level course covering topics on information assets, identifying risks, and management processes highlighting best principles and practices. It will provide training on information risk-related tools and technologies (such as asset evaluation, business impact analysis, risk identification, risk quantification, risk response, security policies, and compliance) for better understanding of potential threats and vulnerabilities in business online, and learning to adopt levels of security measures and best practices. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all three courses within the Online for Business Professionals (Cyber 301) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR178 | Secure Software | Quick View Course Description
AWR178 – Secure SoftwareThis course covers secure programming practices necessary to secure applications against attacks and exploits. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of secure software development, defensive programming techniques, secure design and testing, and secure development methodologies. Two credit hours through ACE are provided only if all four courses within the Online for IT Professionals (Cyber 201) track are completed. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR389 | Cyber Incident Response for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology Personnel | Quick View Course Description
AWR389 – Cyber Incident Response for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology PersonnelThis 2 hour, web-based course introduces the basics of the incident response processes specific to Information Technology personnel in Municipal, Police, Fire or EMS departments. This course focuses on the steps involved in being aware of common cyber incidents, as well as steps in developing an incident response plan. The participants will apply this knowledge by developing a response plan specific to their jurisdiction. The content of the course includes: common cyber incidents occurring in Police, Fire and EMS IT departments, developing a response plan for common cyber incidents, distinguishing tasks for police, fire and EMS IT departments, and processes for future improvements to response plans. This course was developed by the NUARI through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR398 | Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations | Quick View Course Description
AWR398 – Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis OrganizationsThis 1.5 hour, web-based course introduces the basics of the cybersecurity information sharing processes. Participants will gain knowledge of cybersecurity information sharing and an understanding of how to join or establish an ISAO/ISAC. This course introduces elected officials at multiple levels (State, Local, Tribal, Territorial) as well as senior management and decision-makers (including for commercial entities) to the value proposition of sharing cybersecurity information. The content of the course includes:
This course was developed by the NUARI through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR353 | Using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM) to Develop a Cyber Security Program | Quick View Course Description
AWR353 – Using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM) to Develop a Cyber Security ProgramUsing the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model to Develop a Cyber Security Program will introduce students to the DHS-supported Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM) which can be used as a guide for communities and states in developing their own CCSMM-consistent cybersecurity programs. Students will learn what is required to develop a coordinated, sustained, and viable community cyber security program and resources available to assist in improving awareness, information sharing, policies, and plans. This course was developed by the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program
Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR366 | Developing a Cyber Security Annex for Incident Response | Quick View Course Description
AWR366 – Developing a Cyber Security Annex for Incident ResponseCyber-attacks occur more frequently and have become increasingly sophisticated. Cybersecurity events now have the potential to significantly disrupt the business operations of government and critical infrastructure services. Public and private sectors, in the United States, are at increasing and continual risk of surprise attacks from nation-state and non-state actors. (Burgess, 2018) The National Response Framework describes how preparedness can be achieved by developing an incident annex for each hazard. Incident annexes describe coordinating structures used to deliver core capabilities and support response missions unique to a specific type of incident. Incident annexes describe specialized response teams, resources, roles, responsibilities, and other scenario-specific considerations. At the end of this course, participants should possess the fundamentals needed to design and develop a cyber annex for states, locals, tribes, and/or territories (SLTTs). It addresses what the annex is, how it is used, who should participate in the design, implementation, and execution. This course was developed by the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program.Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR367 | Understanding Social Engineering Attacks | Quick View Course Description
AWR367 – Understanding Social Engineering AttacksThis online course covers topics on social engineering attack techniques and tools, while also equipping learners with a better understanding of how attackers use people as the weakest link to compromise targeted organizations. Participants will learn about social engineering and become familiar with phishing attacks, develop security awareness and take preventive measures. This course was developed by the University of Memphis, Center for Information Assurance (CfIA) through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR368 | Introduction to Basic Vulnerability Assessment Skills | Quick View Course Description
AWR368 – Introduction to Basic Vulnerability Assessment SkillsThis course introduces the preparatory skills needed to learn penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, and familiarizes Information Technology support personnel and managers with the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) that are used by attackers and penetration testers. Participants will have an increased knowledge and understanding about the tools used in a cyber-attack and in turn be better able to prepare defenses. The course focuses on the basic skills and knowledge needed to conduct and plan vulnerability assessments and penetration tests as well as show how to legally and ethically conduct tests and assessments. Participants will be introduced to Open Source tools such as Metasploit and Nmap, as well as methodologies for researching vulnerabilities. This course is designed based on research and federal agency reports. This course was developed by the Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR381 | Establishing an Information Sharing and Analysis Organization | Quick View Course Description
AWR381 – Establishing an Information Sharing and Analysis OrganizationCyber-attacks occur more frequently and have become increasingly sophisticated. Cybersecurity events now have the potential to significantly disrupt the business operations of government and critical infrastructure services. Public and private sectors, in the United States, are at increasing and continual risk of surprise attacks from nation-state and non-state actors. (Burgess, 2018) The growing Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) ecosystem provides an opportunity to empower the nation to become more educated and effective in preventing, detecting, and responding to the increasingly sophisticated landscape of cyber threats. There are considerable challenges with the vast quantity of information, the complexities of analysis, and the uncertainties of sharing data with a large network of organizations. In the 2016 National Preparedness Report, 88% of states and territories indicated a high prioritization of cybersecurity, with only a 13% proficiency in that capability. Likewise, 86% of states and territories ranked intelligence and information sharing as a high priority, with a reported 57% proficiency in that capability. The establishment of an ISAO is a critical step to improve both of these capabilities. Executive Order 13691 encourages the formation of ISAOs, and states that “organizations engaged in the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents play an invaluable role in the collective cybersecurity of the United States”. At the end of this course, participants should possess the fundamentals needed to design and develop an Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) for states, locals, tribes, and/or territories (SLTTs). It addresses what the ISAO is, how it is used, who should participate in the design, implementation, building, and execution. This course was developed by the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR384 | Cyber Identity and Authentication | Quick View Course Description
AWR384 – Cyber Identity and AuthenticationDespite the fact that passwords have been used in digital systems for over half a century and many standards and best practices have been developed, many organizations simply neglect to adhere to these standards and expose weaknesses for attackers to exploit. This course provides basic digital identity concepts, biometric authentication and multi-factor authentication approaches that can increase security. The learner will explore various authentication standards and techniques that can prevent unauthorized access of digital resources and services. This course was developed by the University of Memphis through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness and Cyber Solutions Phone: (800) 541-7149 |
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| AWR385 | Mobile Device Security and Privacy | Quick View Course Description
AWR385 – Mobile Device Security and PrivacyThis course is designed to assist individuals better understand 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:
This course was developed by the University of Memphis through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program.Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR388 | Cyber Awareness for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology Personnel | Quick View Course Description
AWR388 – Cyber Awareness for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology Personnel
This 2 hour, web-based course will cover the basics of cyber
Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR389 | Cyber Incident Response for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology Personnel | Quick View Course Description
AWR389 – Cyber Incident Response for Municipal, Police, Fire and EMS Information Technology PersonnelThis 2 hour, web-based course introduces the basics of the incident response processes specific to Information Technology personnel in Municipal, Police, Fire or EMS departments. This course focuses on the steps involved in being aware of common cyber incidents, as well as steps in developing an incident response plan. The participants will apply this knowledge by developing a response plan specific to their jurisdiction. The content of the course includes: common cyber incidents occurring in Police, Fire and EMS IT departments, developing a response plan for common cyber incidents, distinguishing tasks for police, fire and EMS IT departments, and processes for future improvements to response plans. This course was developed by the NUARI through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR398 | Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations | Quick View Course Description
AWR398 – Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis OrganizationsThis 1.5 hour, web-based course introduces the basics of the cybersecurity information sharing processes. Participants will gain knowledge of cybersecurity information sharing and an understanding of how to join or establish an ISAO/ISAC. This course introduces elected officials at multiple levels (State, Local, Tribal, Territorial) as well as senior management and decision-makers (including for commercial entities) to the value proposition of sharing cybersecurity information. The content of the course includes:
This course was developed by the NUARI through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationBusiness & Cyber Solutions |
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| AWR111 | Internet-Basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Events | Quick View Course Description
AWR111 – Internet-Basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) EventsIs it natural or weaponized? Exposure or contamination, what’s the difference? Why did everyone in the room become sick? Where does Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fit into the Incident Command System (ICS) tree? Learn the answers to these questions and more by taking the web-based Basic Emergency Medical Services Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) course. AWR111-W can be completed by someone initially seeking information about this topic or by a health care provider wanting to enhance their knowledge concerning CBRNE events. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNatali Lopez Phone: (979) 458-5614 |
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| AWR160 | WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders Online | Quick View Course Description
AWR160 – WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders OnlineThis online course focuses on training responders to meet the requirements established in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 (2017 ed.),“Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel,”(chapter 4) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a-f) “First Responder Awareness Level” competencies. This course encompasses an all-hazards approach to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, including acts of terrorism where Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) materials may have been used. It provides participants the knowledge to recognize the hazardous material, protect themselves, notify others, and secure the scene. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationPhone: (979) 458-6833 |
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| AWR314 | Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies | Quick View Course Description
AWR314 – Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health EmergenciesThe Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies course is a web-based course that enhances community preparedness by providing awareness-level training on the roles and responsibilities of the local public health community and its partners. The course covers local and federal resources and capabilities that may exist to help provide post-exposure prophylaxis for a large population in response to a catastrophic CBRNE or other public health event. It also reviews actions taken by a local jurisdiction during a public health emergency that require response at the local level and deployment of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNatali Lopez Phone: (979) 458-5614 |
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| OGT213 | AWR-160-W Conocimiento Sobre Armas de Destruccion Masiva/Terrorismo para Socorrista | Quick View Course Description
OGT213 – AWR-160-W Conocimiento Sobre Armas de Destruccion Masiva/Terrorismo para SocorristaAWR-160-W en Español Este curso en línea se centra en la capacitación a socorristas, a fin cumplir con los requisitos establecidos por la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra el Fuego (National Fire Protection Association, NFPA) 472 (Ed. 2008), Capítulo 4 "Competencias del personal en nivel introductorio" y la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA) Código de Reglamentaciones Federales (Code of Federal Regulations, CFR) 28 1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a-f) competencias del "Nivel introductorio de primeros socorristas".
Este curso realiza un abordaje integral de todos los incidentes con Materiales Peligrosos (Hazardous Materials, HazMat), incluidos actos de terrorismo que puedan involucrar materiales para armas de destrucción masiva (Weapons of Mass Destruction, WMD). Proporciona a los participantes el conocimiento para reconocer el material peligroso, auto protegerse, notificar a los demás y asegurar la escena.
Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNatali Lopez |
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| AWR375 | Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic Athletics | Quick View Course Description
AWR375 – Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic AthleticsThe goal of this course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This innovative training will provide an online platform for learning while improving the awareness level of security and resilience within school districts and communities hosting special events and interscholastic athletics. This course was developed in a partnership effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS4) and the TEEX National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNational Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center |
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