Mobile Device Security and Privacy

AWR385 – 6.50 Hours

Schedule

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course is designed to assist individuals better understand security and privacy issues associated with mobile devices and infrastructure; including benefits and challenges of designing, implementing, and maintaining Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs. Using scenarios, thought challenges and exercises as a framework, students will learn about: 

  • The purpose of Enterprise Mobile Management platforms 
  • Elements that make mobile networks and operating systems different
  • Mobile malware classifications and detection strategies
  • Mobile architecture data leakage detection and prevention strategies.

This course was developed by the University of Memphis through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program.  

Prerequisites

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or receive approval from TEEX/DHS-FEMA prior to the start of the class. Please contact us for more information on the approval process.
  • Internet access

One of the following web browsers:

  • Adobe Flash Player 9 or later
  • Internet Explorer (v7.0 or later)
  • Mozilla Firefox (v2.0.0.6 or later)
  • Opera (v9.23 or later)
  • Apple Safari (v3.0.3 or later for Windows, v2.0.4 or later for MacOS)
  • Google Chrome (v48.0.2564 or later)
  • Microsoft Edge (v27.11099 or later)

Course Completion Requirements

Students must earn a minimum score of 70% on all module post-tests to receive their certificate.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignment, activities, quizzes and/or end of course exam.

Recommended

  • Basic Windows user skills
  • A fundamental knowledge of computer networking concepts
  • A fundamental knowledge applications found on mobile devices

Topics

  • Describe the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform
  • Identify the components of the Enterprise Mobility Management platform
  • Explain the purpose of an effective Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) strategy
  • Recognize the basic concepts of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
  • Describe the basic components of Mobile Application Management (MAM) systems
  • Describe the basic components of Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems
  • Describe the basic components of Mobile Content Management (MCM) systems
  • Explain the functional differences between wired and wireless networks

Suggested Audience

The target audience for this course is open to but not limited to anyone in Citizen/Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Communications.

Government Programs

Contact Information

Business & Cyber Solutions
Phone: (979) 431-4837
Email: [email protected]

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