Certifications & Training
*Disclaimer: This list is not conclusive but provides a great place to start with in demand industry certifications. We encourage you to do your own research as you pursue your career in cyber.
Description: In this introductory course, the goal is to provide a high-level overview of the fundamental cybersecurity concepts, essential security controls, and an overview of starting a career in this field.
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Course Outline
Objectives:
- Understand what is cybersecurity
- Learn the basics of cybersecurity concepts
- Explore careers in cybersecurity
- Basics of Networks
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity Concepts
Top Threats Causing Breaches
Top three cybersecurity breaches
Triple A Framework for Authentication (15 mins)
- Authentication – verifying user identities
- Authorization – determining user permissions
- Accounting – tracking user activities
Key Security Controls and Safeguards
Careers in Cybersecurity
Q&A Panel with Cybersecurity Professionals
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Validates expertise in auditing, controlling, monitoring, and assessing IT and business systems1.
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Demonstrates skills in information security governance, program development, and risk management1.
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC): Indicates proficiency in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing. information systems controls1.
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE): Focuses on privacy by design and default in IT systems1.
- Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT): A framework-agnostic certification for IT governance1.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): A renowned certification for information security professionals2.
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Validates cloud security expertise2.
- CCNA: Entry-level certification for networking professionals.
- CCNP: Master essential skills for a rewarding networking career.
- CCIE: Expert-level certification for networking professionals.
- CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional.
- CCST: Cisco Certified Security Technician.
- CCNA CyberOps: For cybersecurity analysts.
- CCNA Data Center: Focuses on data analytics.
- CCNA Routing & Switching: For network engineers.
- CCNA Security: Specializes in network security.
- CCNA Service Provider: For service provider networks.
- Data Analytics: Collect, transform, and organize data for informed business decisions.
- IT Support: Troubleshoot problems in computers and networks.
- Project Management: Manage projects effectively.
- Azure Fundamentals: Validate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services3.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate: Manage Azure resources.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate: Develop Azure solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert: Design Azure solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert: Implement DevOps practices.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate: Secure Azure resources.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate: Build AI solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate: Analyze data with Azure services.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate: Design and implement data solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty: Develop IoT solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert: Design and implement solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert: Implement DevOps practices.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate: Secure Azure resources.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate: Build AI solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate: Analyze data with Azure services.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate: Design and implement data solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty: Develop IoT solutions.
Description: CompTIA Security+ is an essential certification for anyone entering the field of cybersecurity. It covers foundational security concepts, risk management, network security, and more.
Skills Covered: Security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, network security, and troubleshooting.
Job Roles: Security engineer, security analyst, penetration tester, and more.
Skills Covered: Networking fundamentals, routing technologies, network operations, security, and troubleshooting.
Job Roles: Network administrator, systems administrator, IT support technician, and more.
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity:
- Description: This course provides an overview of cybersecurity concepts, including potential impacts, common threats, and security principles.
- Benefits:
- Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and on social media.
- Understand the biggest security challenges faced by companies today.
2. Cybersecurity Essentials:
- Description: Dive deeper into cybersecurity with this course. Topics covered include characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, and defense procedures for networks.
- Skills Covered:
- Threat detection and prevention.
- Security technologies and procedures.
3. Free Online Classes:
- Self-Paced Courses: Learn at your own pace from industry experts.
- Collect Badges: Earn badges and prepare for industry-recognized certifications.
- Topics Covered: Networking, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), programming, infrastructure automation, and more.
Explore these certifications to advance your career and stay competitive in the industry!
