Cybersecurity Essentials:

Duration 70 Hours, Skills Level : Beginner 

Cyber attacks increase with every digital connection made around the world. Learn how to protect and defend an organization and gain employable skills to start your cyber career.

Cyber threats affect us all, and cybersecurity jobs continue to grow. In fact, cybersecurity failure is among the top 5 global risks according to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report (2021). The world needs diverse, tech-savvy cyber professionals to defend against shrewd digital adversaries.

This Cybersecurity Essentials course prepares you for the entry-level Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification and entry-level cybersecurity positions such as Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, or Tier 1 Help Desk Support roles. You will learn vital skills like threat intelligence, network security, and risk management to protect yourself and organizations from cyber attacks. If you enjoy solving puzzles, are passionate about technology, and like working in teams, the field of cybersecurity may be a great fit for you!

Here’s what you will learn.

Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities and Attacks

Securing Networks

Attacking the Foundation

Attacking What We Do

Wireless Network Communications

Network Security Infrastructure

Windows Operating System Overview

Linux Operating System Overview

System and Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity Priniciples, Practices and Processes 

Understanding Defense

System and Network Defense

Access Control

Access Control Lists

Firewall Technologies

Zone Based Policy Firewall

Cloud Security

Cryptography

Technologies and Protocols

Network Security Data

Evaluating Alerts

Governance and Compliance

Network Security Testing

Threat Intelligence

EndPoint Vulnerability Assessment 

Risk Management and Security Controls

Digital Forensics , Incident Analysis and Response