Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

• Key concepts in cybersecurity, including information security and network security

• Information security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks

• The different types of malware

• Identification, authentication, and authorization

• Network security controls

  • Administrative controls (frameworks, laws, acts, governance and compliance programs, security policies)

  • Physical controls (physical and workplace security policies, environmental controls)

  • Technical controls (network security protocols; network segmentation; firewalls; intrusion detection and prevention systems; honeypots; proxy servers; VPNs; user behavior analytics; network access control; unified threat management; security information and event management; security orchestration, automation, and response; load baancers; anti-malware

• Network security assessment techniques and tools (threat hunting, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, configuration and asset management)

• Application security design and testing techniques

• Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security

• Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and related security measures

• Fundamentals of mobile, IoT, and OT devices and related security measures

• Cryptography and public-key infrastructure

• Data security controls, data backup and retention methods, and data loss prevention techniques

• Network troubleshooting, traffic and log monitoring, and analysis of suspicious traffic

• The incident handling and response process

• Computer forensics and digital evidence fundamentals, including the phases of a forensic investigation

• Concepts in business continuity and disaster recovery

• Risk management concepts, phases, and frameworks

Audience

The C|CT is ideal for anyone looking to start their career in cybersecurity or add a strong foundational understanding of the cybersecurity concepts and techniques required to be effective on the job. The course is especially well suited to:

• Early-career IT professionals, IT managers, career changers, and career advancers

• Students and recent graduates

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required for the C|CT certification, although previous knowledge and experience in IT and networking with a focus on cybersecurity can be an advantage. Candidates should have knowledge of computers and computer networks prior to entering the C|CT program, although core technologies are covered in the curriculum.

Test and Certification

Exam Title: Certified Cybersecurity Technician

Exam Code: 212-82

Number of Questions: 60

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Availability Locations: ECC Exam Portal

Test Format: Multiple choice and Real Life hands-on Practical Exam

Exam Mode: Remote Proctoring Services

Passing Score: 70%