How TO LEAD YOUR CARRIER IN CYBERSECURITY

This Cybersecurity pathway prepares you for an entry-level cybersecurity position, such as a Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, or Tier 1 Help Desk Support role.

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! Start your Cybersecurity career today with courses and resources that are online and free.

Employer Testimonials

Certiport’s new IT Specialist Cybersecurity certification addresses the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals by providing a certification program that prepares individuals to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges. The certification verifies students are exposed to a wide range of critical cybersecurity topics, including security principles, network security, vulnerability assessment, risk management and incident handling using Certiport’s proven delivery methods.

The Cybersecurity certification will help prepare new in career people with strong fundamentals to achieve a career in the IT field. This is exactly the type of certification we look for in future IT, Help desk, and Red River Academy candidates.

Richard Ackerman

Vice President, Workforce Development

 

There is a distinct gap in broad foundational knowledge in Cybersecurity today. This certification exam covers a diverse range of foundational security knowledge that is essential for today’s entry-level Cybersecurity professional. I wish I had this training available when I was just getting started in the field.

Threat Hunting, Risk Management, Network Firewall

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3.5+ Million

Global cybersecurity workforce gap by 2025. The need for cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid pace, and globally, jobs can’t be filled fast enough

Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Tier 1 Help Desk Support

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Achievements Cybersecurity Administration Cybersecurity Administration ACHIEVEMENTS You are familiar with the world of cybersecurity understand how cybersecurity threats affect everyone. Threat Analysis Threat Analysis ACHIEVEMENTS You recognize the evolving cyber threat landscape, including different characteristics of cyberattacks, malware and cryptocurrency. System Safeguards System Safeguards ACHIEVEMENTS You understand how to protect data and information systems using authentication, encryption and backup. Network Defense Network Defense ACHIEVEMENTS You understand the types of security measures needed to protect networks – from infrastructure to devices to data. Resource Specialist Resource Specialist ACHIEVEMENTS You are familiar with legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity and recognize opportunities in the career pathways, credentials and work roles. Introduction to Cybersecurity Introduction to Cybersecurity ACHIEVEMENTS You have verified introductory knowledge of cybersecurity, including the impact of threats and why cybersecurity is a growing profession.

This module explores the need for cybersecurity, who the attackers are, and the value of data to people and organizations in order to defend against attacks.