Daily Archives: December 1, 2024

VA offers urgent care option for veterans

Veterans now have an option to get urgent care, outside of routine VA appointments.  Eligible patients must have visited a VA clinic in the past two years. The government veteran organization wants its patients know about this option.  In a recent article, “According to Forbes Advisor, urgent care visits average over $100 for many common illnesses and injuries.” The article…

CISA offers two virtual security courses

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy is offering two one-week online courses for active duty members in transition in December.  Veterans can choose either the “Introduction to Pen-Testing” or “Introduction to Incident Response” course. Keith Cassant, a Military Transition Roundtable advisor and student, said both classes begin Dec. 16. Cassant, the CISA’s veterans program manager,…

Introduction to Incident Response

The Introduction to Incident Response Micro-course is a self-paced program that provides learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in incident response, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. Participants will explore essential topics such as network security, cybersecurity auditing, and the fundamentals of incident response, helping them understand how to prepare for, contain, and recover from security incidents. The course includes practical…

Introduction to Pen-Testing

  The Introduction to Pen-Testing Micro-course is a self-paced program that provides learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in penetration testing, vulnerability management, and enterprise security risk management. Through exercises and comprehensive lessons, participants will develop a deep understanding of network security, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking principles. This course covers critical topics such as cybersecurity fundamentals, risk identification…