CCT3110C2

Students in this online certification course are starting their journey in the in-demand cybersecurity field. Students are becoming workforce-ready; developing the investigation and interpretation skills necessary to succeed in the field, and have an aptitude and desire to learn more. They are familiar with the toolset used to monitor endpoint device and network for indications of an incident and can analyze logs to determine whether an escalation should occur. Students will gain a keen awareness of how vulnerabilities open a company to security incidents, and how adhering to security principles and implementing benchmarks can help to mitigate the risk of attack. Students who successfully pass the exam will earn an Information Technology Specialist: Cybersecurity Certification. Companies including CertNexus, SAS, Cisco Networking Academy, and ISTE have recognized this IT Specialist exam as a quality program meeting industry standards. This course is also a great precursor for students pursuing a CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA credential. ***** Student Eligibility: To be successful, students are expected to have the following prerequisite knowledge and skills: 1) 8th grade reading, writing, and communication skills, 2) Algebra I, 3) Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, 4) General operating system knowledge (Windows, MacOS, Linux), 5) Familiarity with connecting to a wireless network with commercial components, 6) Familiarity with setting up a simple home network