Jumpstarting Careers in Cybersecurity

The Associate level training will help participants get started and secure entry level jobs in this field. The C3KS–Associate is designed for individuals aspiring to enter the Cybersecurity market with training on foundational skills.

C3KS–Associate Learning Objectives

At the end of this training session, participants will be able to:

• Understand career paths in Cybersecurity.

• Understand Linux operating system, TCP/IP networking, and using essential security tools to explore and diagnose networking problems.

• Understanding basics of encryption, application security, security operations, risk management and foundation of effective communications.

C3KS–Associate Course Outline

This is a 5-weeks long training course. Weekly summary outline of each week is listed below.

1. Week 1: Foundational concepts, Cybersecurity career paths, Security Architecture, Foundational Cybersecurity principles.

2. Week 2: Linux Operating Systems, TCP/IP Networking and application protocols

3. Week 3: Using security tools, web application security, Identity and Access Management

4. Week 4: Cybersecurity operations, log management and threat monitoring, Risk Management

5. Week 5: Encryption technologies, Written and verbal communication

Prerequisites

• A good understanding of computers and the Internet

• A Windows or Linux computer (personal, not business) where participants are able to install software needed for this course.

• Access to the Internet

Course Delivery Method

• This is an online course delivered through Zoom

Course Certificate and Testing Process

The certificate process is as described below:

• Test with multiple choice questions or weekly assignments (70%)

• Individual research paper (20%)

• Video recorded 3-5 minute presentation (10%)