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DoD 8570-1 Training Package
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We are not currently enrolling students in this program. However, if you are still interested in DoD 8570 training and certification, consider the DoD 8570-1 training program available from QuickStart, one of America’s leaders in IT continuing education.
Become Department of Defense Compliant Through Everest
If you work directly or through a contractor with the Department of Defense, you may know that the DoD Directive 8570-1 requires all IT employees — civilian and military — to hold and maintain a commercial information security credential. Secure your future with the DoD and enroll in the comprehensive DoD 8570-1 training program through Everest.
Further Your IT Career with DoD 8570-1 Training
DoD 8570-1 training prepares you for the kind of IT challenges faced by the Department of Defense every day. You'll be prepped and ready to respond to new and unexpected developments in the field and receive the esteem of your colleagues through this certification.
Certification is necessary for:
- Military personnel
- Civilians working for the Department of Defense
- Foreign nationals employed by the DoD
- Military contractors hired by the DoD to work on a specific project
With DoD 8570-1 certification, you'll find improved opportunities for advancement in security and information technology positions.
Is Everest's DoD Directive 8570-1 Training Right for Me?
Learn vital skills, including:
- Installation protocols
- Networking administration
- Standard hardware and software
- Communication procedures
Develop security-specific knowledge, including:
- Preventative tactics
- Infrastructure security
- Cryptography
- Overall security protocols
When you choose Everest, you sign up for a program that follows the guidelines set forth by CompTIA, EC-Council and International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium or (ISC).²
With the DoD 8570-1 Program, You Get:
- The DoD 8570-1 training package, which features 250 hours of CompTIA, (ISC)² and EC-Council approved coursework
- Test preparation for the certification examinations
- Assistance from qualified instructors during virtual office hours and access to customer support 24/7
- DoD 8570-1 compliant certificates in (ISC)² CISSP, EC-Council CEH and CompTIA A+, Network+and Security+, when you pass those certification examinations.* These certificates prove you possess the proper security clearance for DoD IT work.
As part of the DoD 8570-1 program, your exam prep courses will include:
- CompTIA Security+ 2009 Training Course
- CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials & Practical Application Training Course
- CompTIA Network+ 2009 Training Course
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training Course
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker v7.1 (CEH) Training Course
The Everest Advantage
As one of America's post-secondary education leaders, Everest can provide you with an experience that is as cost-effective as it is personally rewarding. Your satisfaction is assured by our unique combination of:
- Expert support
- 24/7 access
- Affordable payment plans
- Guaranteed results!
- Institutional Accreditation
Our Guarantee
Everest is so confident this training course exceeds the exam objectives that if you achieve 90 percent or higher on all your practice tests, and you subsequently take and fail to pass the certification exam within six months of completing the course, we will refund your money in full.
Get your Department of Defense security certification today. Find the Enroll Now box at the top of the page and choose how you want to pay.
* Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security +, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker v7 and (ISC)² CISSP certification exams. Exam fees are not included with the course.
COURSES IN THIS PROGAM
CompTIA A+ 2009
This course prepares you for exam 220-701 Essentials and exam 220-702 Practical Application, which are required to attain CompTIA A+ certification.
CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals. CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a hands-on orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
Topics covered include:
- Hardware, including storage, motherboards, CPU, memory, display devices, laptop components and more
- Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, including command line functions, maintenance software, system utilities and evaluating and resolving common issues
- Operating systems and software, including Windows XP Pro/Vista/7 operating system installation, configuration and backup and user interfaces
- Networking, including basics of networking fundamentals, SOHO network, network protocols and network security
- Security, including security concepts and technologies, viruses/malware and understanding Windows firewall
- Operational procedure, including customer communication skills and professionalism
CompTIA Network+ 2012
This course prepares you for exam N10-005, which is required to attain CompTIA Network+ certification. CompTIA Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support, including knowledge of media and topologies; protocols and standards; and network implementation, security and support.
Topics covered include:
- Networking concepts, including OSI vs. TCP models, addressing, ports and protocols and virtual networks
- Installation and configuration, including switches/routers, wireless standards, dynamic host configuration protocol
- Media and topologies, including standard media and connectors, WAN/LAN and network topologies
- Network management, including monitoring, hardware and software tools and performance optimization
- Network security, including wireless security, network access, threats and mitigation and physical security
CompTIA Security+ 2011
Human error is the No. 1 reason for network security breaches. CompTIA Security + 2011 certification training helps ensure you are up to speed on the latest security strategies, tactics and methodologies. Here you’ll learn advanced concepts in:
- Communication security
- Infrastructure security
- Cryptography
- Operational security
- General security
Training modules include:
- Network Security
- Compliance and Operational Security
- Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Application, Data and Host Security
- Access, Control and Identity Management
- Cryptography
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Working hands on, you will learn how to scan, test, hack and then secure your own computer or computer network. You will then learn the tools and strategies hackers use to invade a wide variety of common computer platforms – and how you can outsmart the invaders at every turn.
This course provides the knowledge on the latest tools and exploits uncovered from the underground community. This course will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. This course provides the skill sets to understand and know how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems.
Training modules include:
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Footprinting and Reconnaissance
- Scanning Networks
- Enumeration
- System Hacking
- Trojans and Backdoors
- Viruses and Worms
- Sniffers
- Social Engineering
- Denial of Service
- Session Hijacking
- Hijacking Web Servers
- Hacking Web Applications
- SQL Injection
- Hacking Wireless Networks
- Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots
- Buffer Overflow
- Cryptography
- Penetration Testing
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) program is designed for experienced network security professionals. It is designed to train you to standards established by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, which has established the world’s most recognized benchmarks for information security.
Training modules include:
- Access control
- Telecommunications and network security
- Information security governance and risk management
- Software architecture and design
- Cryptography
- Security architecture and design
- Operations security
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Legal requirements and investigations
- Physical and environmental security
