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Certified Vulnerability Assessor
Mile2’s Vulnerability Assessor course, C)VA provides an solid understanding of the tools an IT engineer needs to review an Information System. In this course, you will learn the importance of vulnerability assessments and how they are used to prevent serious cyber break-ins. Lessons include understanding malware and viruses and how they can infiltrate an organization’s network. After you take this course, you will be able to assess a company’s security posture and perform a basic vulnerability test. Plus, you will be able to generate reports to guide new security implementation.
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The C)VA is a part of These Role-Based Progressions
Cyber Threat Analyst
Identify and Neutralize Threats
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)TIA
Level 400 - C)CSA
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)TIA
Level 400 - C)CSA
Professional Ethical Hacker
Think Like a Hacker
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)PTE
Level 400 - C)PTC
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)PTE
Level 400 - C)PTC
Application Security Engineer
Build secure applications from the ground up.
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)PTE
Level 400 - C)CSWAE
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)PEH
Level 350 - C)PTE
Level 400 - C)CSWAE
Cloud Security Officer
Secure Cloud-based sharing platforms
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)ISSO
Level 350 - C)VE
Level 400 - C)CSO
Level 200 - C)VA
Level 300 - C)ISSO
Level 350 - C)VE
Level 400 - C)CSO
C)VA Key Course Information
Live Class Duration: 3 Days
Language: English
Class Formats:
* Instructor-led
* Self-Study
* Live Virtual Training
Suggested Prior Knowledge:
Basic Networking Understanding
Applicable Exams:
* Mile2 C)VA
CPEs: 24
C)VA Modules
- Module 1 – Why Vulnerability Assessment
- Module 2 – Vulnerability Types
- Module 3 – Assessing the Network
- Module 4 – Assessing Web Servers and Applications
- Module 5 – Assessing Remote and VPN Services
- Module 6 – Vulnerability Assessments & Tools of the Trade
- Module 7 – Output Analysis
C)VA Labs
Lab 1 -Intro to Common Vulnerability Exposures
Lab 2 -Drafting Incident Response Procedures
Lab 3 -Patch Management Architecture
Lab 4 -Operations
Lab 5 -Patch Management
Lab 6 – Installing Nessus and Conducting a Vulnerability Scan
Lab 7 -Generating Metrics on a Security Report
Who Should Attend
* Information System Owners
* Analysts
* Ethical Hackers
* ISSOs
* Cyber Security Managers
* IT Engineers
Accreditations
Upon Completion
Upon completion, the Certified Vulnerability Assessor candidate will be able to competently take the C)VA exam.
Re-Certification Requirements
All Mile2 certifications will be awarded a 3-year expiration date.
There are two requirements to maintain Mile2 certification:
1) Pass the most current version of the exam for your respective existing certification
2) Earn 20 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per year. You may submit your CEUs in your Mile2 inbox. These CEUs must fall under “Qualify Continuing Educational Activities).
Visit our certification renewal page for more information.
C)VA Exam Information
The Certified Vulnerability Assessor exam is taken online through Mile2’s Assessment and Certification System (“MACS”), which is accessible on your mile2.com account.
Purchase Options:
Course FAQ's
Do I have to purchase a course to buy a certification exam?
NO. You do not have to purchase a course to purchase a certification exam.
Do all Mile2 courses map to a role-based career path?
All of our courses can be taken independently. In order to help guide our students on their cybersecurity career journey we have developed the Mile2 Certification Roadmap.
This helpful resource maps specific courses to Role-based career tracks.
How to I Access My Exam?
1. Go to mile2.com/my-account
2. Select the “Courses” tab
3. Choose the course name that matches the exam you want to take
4. In the course materials, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the certifiation exam.
5. See this helpful video: