This module builds your ability to interpret and act on vulnerability scan results using OpenVAS. You’ll learn to navigate scan reports, understand key metrics, and apply the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to assess the severity of identified threats. The module emphasizes real-world practices by guiding you through risk prioritization techniques and remediation planning strategies used in professional cybersecurity environments. Through interactive labs, you’ll analyze actual scan data, weigh mitigation options, and propose effective fixes based on asset value, threat intelligence, and exploitability. By the end of the module, you'll be equipped to turn technical findings into actionable security improvements that reduce risk and enhance organizational resilience. This critical skill set prepares you to contribute meaningfully to incident response teams and vulnerability management efforts.

In this module, you will develop the skills to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats using OpenVAS and system logs. Through videos, readings, and hands-on labs, you’ll learn to identify indicators of compromise, analyze anomalous network behavior, and map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. You’ll also explore real-time threat intelligence and practice containment strategies such as isolating compromised systems and mitigating active threats. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to assess threats accurately and apply immediate, effective responses to minimize the impact of cybersecurity incidents in real-world environments.

In this module, you will learn to conduct a complete incident review and response simulation. You’ll begin by writing structured, evidence-based post-incident reports, integrating threat intelligence, and turning lessons learned into actionable policy improvements. Then, through hands-on activities, you’ll perform a full OpenVAS scan, apply containment strategies, and produce a professional incident response report based on a realistic scenario. The module concludes with a final project and a comprehensive assignment to assess your learning.