📌 Summary
This self-paced training from CISA provides a practical overview of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity across federal systems. Through five core modules - Overview, Hardware Asset Management, Software Asset Management, Configuration Settings, and Vulnerability Management - students learn how to manage IT assets, reduce vulnerabilities, and strengthen system configurations within civilian government networks.
📂 Certification Overview
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🏆 Certification: Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program
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🎓 Issuing Organizations:
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📆 Date Earned: 01/09/2018
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📜 Certification Level: Intermediate
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes
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CDM Program Framework - Understand the structure, goals, and tools used in the CDM program to secure government networks.
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Asset Management (HWAM and SWAM) - Identify and manage all hardware and software assets in an enterprise environment.
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Configuration Settings (CSM) - Apply best practices for configuring systems securely and monitoring for deviations.
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Vulnerability Management (VUL) - Understand vulnerability assessment processes and how they tie into federal dashboards for cybersecurity.
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CDM Dashboards - Interpret data through agency and federal dashboards to assess cybersecurity posture and inform risk response.
🚀 Skills Acquired
🛠 Core Skills
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Technical Skills: Asset inventory, vulnerability identification, secure configuration management, dashboard analytics
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Strategic Skills: Cybersecurity posture assessment, FISMA compliance, risk-based prioritization
💻 Tools and Technologies
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CDM Dashboards - Use real-time data aggregation tools to monitor cybersecurity risks across networks
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Security Controls - Apply tools for vulnerability management, software whitelisting, and secure baseline enforcement
📜 Certification Details
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🔗 Related Links
- 🌐 Course Page: Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program | CISA