You'll Learn These Core Skills:
In this course, learners develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. With video and rich interactive media support, participants learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning. Cybersecurity Essentials teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry-level, from threat mitigation and defense to post-incident forensics. Learners will progress from basic cybersecurity concepts to experiences in assessing vulnerabilities and risks later in the curriculum.
Job Outlook
#1: Healthcare data breaches cost an average of $10.1 million per incident in 2021.
#2: Between 2021 and 2031, the job market for Information Security Analysts is expected to grow by 33%. (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
FAQs
Will I need prior experience in IT to take this course?
No. But it is recommended to have completed the free 6-hour Into course Skills for All with
Cisco Networking Academy
What kind of job roles will this class prepare me for?
Some of the roles that students of this course should pursue include the skills needed for entry-level jobs, internships, and apprenticeship roles, such as Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity Specialist, and Tier 1 Help Desk Support.
Prerequisites
Learners are expected to have the following skills:
• High school reading level
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic internet usage skills
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including network protocols, services, processes, and basic configuration of networking devices such as routers and switches
Curriculum
Domain One: Endpoint Security
Module 1: Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks.
Module 2: Securing Networks
Module 3: Attacking the Foundation
Module 4: Attacking What We Do
Module 5: Wireless Network Communication Devices
Module 6: Network Security Infrastructure
Module 7: The Windows Operating System
Module 8: Linux Overview
Module 9: System and Endpoint Protection
Module 10: Cybersecurity Principles, Practices, and Processes
Domain Two: Network Defense
Module 11: Understanding Defense
Module 12: System and Network Defense
Module 13: Access Control.
Module 14: Access Control Lists
Domain Three: Cyber Threat Management:
Module 14: Access Control Lists
Module 15: Firewall Technologies
Module 16: Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
Module 17: Cloud Security
Module 18: Cryptography
Module 19: Technologies and Protocols
Module 20: Network Security Data
Module 21: Evaluating Alerts
Domain Three: Cyber Threat Management
Module 22: Governance and Compliance
Module 23: Network Security Testing
Module 24: Threat Intelligence
Module 26: Risk Management and Security Controls
Module 27: Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response
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