Cybersecurity Essentials

In this course, learners develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. Participants learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning.

Cybersecurity Essentials teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level, from threat mitigation and defense to post-incident forensics. Learners will progress from basic cybersecurity concepts to experiences in assessing vulnerabilities and risks later in the curriculum.

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Cybersecurity Essentials course. The holder of this student-level credential has foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, including the basics of network security, encryption and cybersecurity laws. The holder has been introduced to tactics and techniques used by Black Hats, and the principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability used by White Hats to defend networks.

Course Objectives

Module 1: Cybersecurity - A World of Experts and Criminals

Module 2: The Cybersecurity Cube

Module 3: Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

Module 4: The Art of Protecting Secrets

Module 5: The Art of Ensuring Integrity

Module 6: The Five Nines Concept

Module 7: Protecting a Cybersecurity Domain

Module 8: Becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist 

Prerequisites

• Basic networking knowledge, Introduction to Cybersecurity.