CERTIFIED CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN (C|CT)
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)
Course Duration : 5 days
Course Overview:
According to a report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies, 82% of employers are facing a shortage of cybersecurity talent (Crumpler & Lewis, 2019). The industry urgently needs IT and cybersecurity professionals who can tackle the ever-growing global threat of cybercrime.
To address the cybersecurity skills gap, EC Council has developed the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) certification. The C|CT goes beyond teaching fundamental cybersecurity concepts by validating course participants’ IT and cybersecurity skills through extensive hands-on practice and assessment. Establishing this strong technical foundation in cybersecurity lays the groundwork for a future career in a variety of existing IT roles.
The knowledge and skills gained through the C|CT can create pathways for further specialization in many cybersecurity domains, including ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, and application security.
EC-Council has developed the C|CT to provide individuals starting their careers in IT and cybersecurity with a certification that validates their practical technician-level skills. With the C|CT, EC-Council aims to equip entry level cybersecurity professionals with the core technical skills they need to pursue and advance in careers as cybersecurity analysts, consultants, engineers, IT administrators, and more. The C|CT creates a foundation that enables individuals to grow their skills in specialized domains like penetration testing, security consulting, auditing, and system and network administration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
EC-Council’s C|CT certification immerses students in well-constructed knowledge transfer. Training is accompanied by critical thinking challenges and immersive lab experiences that allow candidates to apply their knowledge and move into the skill development phase in the class itself.
Upon completing the program, C|CT-certified professionals will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and techniques as well as hands-on exposure to the tasks required in real-world jobs.
COURSE OUTLINE:
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INFORMATION SECURITY THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES
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Information Security Attacks
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Network Security Fundamentals
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Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
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Network Security Controls: Administrative Controls
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Network Security Controls: Physical Controls
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Network Security Controls: Technical Controls
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Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
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Application Security
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Virtualization and Cloud Computing
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Wireless Network Security
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Mobile Device Security
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Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) Security
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Cryptography
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Data Security
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Network Troubleshooting
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Network Traffic Monitoring
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Network Log Monitoring and Analysis
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Incident Response
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Computer Forensics
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Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
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Risk Management
JOB ROLES:
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IT networking specialist
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Cybersecurity technician
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Network administrator
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Security operations center (SOC) analyst
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Network engineer
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IT manager
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
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Key concepts in cybersecurity, including information security and network security
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Information security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
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The different types of malware
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Identification, authentication, and authorization
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Network security controls
* Administrative controls (frameworks, laws, acts, governance and compliance programs,
security policies
* Physical controls (physical and workplace security policies, environmental controls)
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Network security assessment techniques and tools (threat hunting, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, configuration and asset management)
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Application security design and testing techniques
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Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
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Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and related security measures
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Fundamentals of mobile, IoT, and OT devices and related security measures
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Cryptography and public-key infrastructure
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Data security controls, data backup and retention methods, and data loss prevention techniques
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Network troubleshooting, traffic and log monitoring, and analysis of suspicious traffic
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The incident handling and response process
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Computer forensics and digital evidence fundamentals, including the phases of a forensic investigation Concepts in business continuity and disaster recovery
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Risk management concepts, phases, and frameworks
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.