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CYBERSECURITY

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.
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Free
This pathway and job matching engine is free.
180 Hours
Estimated time to complete - but finish it in your time.
Beginner
Appropriate for anyone eager to propel into new career opportunities.
Certification Aligned
IT Specialist - Cybersecurity certification offered through Certiport.

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

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

New! You can now earn a digital pathway badge for successfully completing this
pathway! We have enhanced the pathway with three new courses to better prepare
you for jobs. Ask Morgan, the Skills for All Virtual Assistant, for details on
the latest updates.
Threat Hunting, Risk Management, Network Firewall
Learn these in-demand job skills and more
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
Prepare for these job roles and more


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.
Cyber Risk Director
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.
Mark DeLong
Security Solutions Architect, CCIE, CISSP, PCNSE

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CAREER PATH - OUTLINE

COURSE

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Explore the exciting field of cybersecurity and why cybersecurity is a
future-proof career.

VIDEO

A Future-Proof Career
Swati Handa, Cisco Senior Product Leader, discusses how cybersecurity is a
future-proof career.

VIDEO

The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Cisco Senior Threat Researcher, Earl Carter, shares how attackers keep upping
their game and how Cisco responds. Offers a good description of types of jobs in
the field of cybersecurity.

VIDEO

The Anatomy of an Attacker
Get a sampling of what cybersecurity professionals do. Cisco Security Architect,
Matt Carling, offers defender's point of view and why a "Defense in Depth" layer
approach is best.

COURSE

Networking Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of networking, including what the network can do, how it
operates, and how to protect it.

COURSE

Endpoint Security
Learn to secure your network all the way to the edge.

COURSE

Network Defense
Learn how to monitor and protect your network and evaluate security alerts.

COURSE

Cyber Threat Management
Learn about cybersecurity governance and build your skills to manage threats.

EXAM

Cybersecurity Pathway Exam
Text your knowledge on content from the entire Cybersecurity Pathway and earn a
digital badge to verify your skills.

RESOURCES

Certification: IT Specialist – Cybersecurity
After completing the Cybersecurity pathway, you are ready to earn your
pre-associate IT Specialist Certification in Cybersecurity.

VIDEO

A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional
Hear from cybersecurity professionals on what a usual day in the cybersecurity
career might look like.

VIDEO

Connecting to Jobs
Make sure you are ready to be found by employers. Learn the fundamentals beyond
having a resume.

RESOURCES

The bridge between talent and employment
From job preparation to matching, explore the many resources available as part
of your participation with Cisco Networking Academy.






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