Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Certification Prep – ISC2 Pathway

Goals

• The course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for the student entering in the field of Cybersecurity.
• Prepare for the entry level in-demand cybersecurity certification like ISC2 CC and ISACA CSX-P.
• Gain knowledge about information assurance concepts like confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Understand various authentication methods (including MFA), Risk Management Process and the Security Controls.
• Understand the purpose and components of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, also learn about Incident Response importance and their different strategies
• Understand Access Control concepts including Logical and Physical Access Controls.
• Understand common network security threats and what are the mitigation techniques to stop such threats.
• Understand different security compliance and frameworks like (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and to ensure how these compliance are implemented.
• Learn and understand incident detection and response techniques and what are the best practices to keep the organization secure.
• Acquire confidence for the Job Interviews for the entry-level Cybersecurity role and built foundation for the advanced level cybersecurity certifications.

Prerequisites

• Basic information technology (IT ) knowledge. Further you can earn expert -level certification with this foundational course, which requires experience in the field of Cybersecurity.
• Basic computer literacy is recommended – You should be comfortable using a computer, browsing the internet, and understanding basic IT concepts.
• No prior cybersecurity experience needed – This course starts from the basics, making it suitable for beginners. However, for those aiming for expert-level certifications, gaining real-world experience in cybersecurity will be beneficial.