This intensive 24-week 640-course-hour cybersecurity training program is designed to equip you with comprehensive foundational knowledge and practical experience in the field of cybersecurity. You will start with an in-depth exploration of modern computing technologies and operating systems, including both Linux and Windows environments. The program delves into core cybersecurity principles, covering vital areas such as IT troubleshooting, systems diagnostics, command-line navigation, hardware operation, and basic networking concepts.
With 360 live teaching hours with 24/7 access to advanced lab environments, this online cybersecurity training is a mixture of self-paced and live instructor sessions scheduled on evenings and weekends. You will work through reading assignments, hands-on labs, challenge assignments, career development activities, and learning reflections each week. The online cybersecurity training features dedicated time with your instructor and a supportive online community, which will help you stay on track and reach your goals. With a cohort of other students along for this journey, you will have the opportunity to exchange peer support, networking, and help keep each other accountable and on track.
As the course advances into more complex topics, you will acquire specialized expertise in key areas such as network design, server management, and system administration. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of a secure network architecture, and covers governance structures, risk management practices, compliance requirements, threat modeling, IT service delivery and virtualization technologies. You will also explore cloud security best practices and ethical hacking techniques, including hands-on experience with penetration testing. By the end of the program, you will be proficient in utilizing the tools and techniques necessary to manage security operations, analyze potential threats, and defend systems from cyber-attacks. You will also learn about leveraging AI in critical cybersecurity tasks.
Upon completing your cybersecurity course, you will receive a CompTIA Security+ exam voucher, demonstrating your readiness to sit for the Security+ certification exam. Additionally, this CompTIA Security+ certification course features career services through our partnership with Career.io, a worldwide leader in professional career development products and services. Through this collaboration, you will receive support from a professional resume writer, a LinkedIn profile makeover, access to AI-assisted resume and cover letter tools, expert interview coaching and cybersecurity job application assistance. This comprehensive support ensures you are well-prepared to enter the workforce.
This cybersecurity certification training also offers optional Skills Verification Credentials in three focused areas: Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and Cyber Threat Hunting. You can embrace this opportunity to take an additional assessment in any of these areas through the Skills Library, further enhancing your expertise. Successful completion of these assessments will result in an MP4 file showcasing the completed exercise, which you can use to demonstrate your skills to peers and potential employers, providing tangible proof of the training and expertise you have acquired.
The Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program, powered by Infosec, is made available through a unique consortium delivery model to provide skill-based learning to you alongside other students from participating universities and institutions nationwide.