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Vulnerability Assessment Analyst | Work Role ID: 541 (NIST: PD-WRL-007)
A **vulnerability assessment analyst** performs assessments of systems and networks and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations or policies. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
This path will get you started on your journey to becoming a vulnerability assessment analyst! Begin with the fundamental concepts of network protocols and common network analysis and attack techniques through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of vulnerability scanning and detection and then expand your skill set with, automation, deeper/advanced concepts and additional knowledge from adjacent roles!
This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the **Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF)** and the **DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)** for the work role of:
**Vulnerability Assessment Analyst** Work Role 541 or PD-WRL-007
Content in this path
Fundamentals
Begin your learning journey with the fundamental concepts of network protocols and common network analysis and attack techniques through hands-on labs and courses!
Skill Essentials
Now that you know the fundamentals, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of a vulnerability assessment analyst including network enumeration and vulnerability scanning and detection.
Expanded Skillset
It's time to expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and emerging trends and vulnerabilities! This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as a vulnerability assessment analyst. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.
Adjacent Skill Knowledge
Now that you've mastered all the skills for a vulnerability assessment analyst, learn about additional cyber roles and their responsibilities.
- Information and Cyber Security Foundations
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Information Security Testing and Auditing with Nmap
- Python for Cyber Offense
- Pen Testing
- Web App Pen Testing
- Breaking News: Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Breaches
- None
- cswf
- dcwf
- nice framework
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Penetration Testing
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