This course is ideal for individuals looking to start or accelerate a career in cybersecurity, and those who already have basic IT or networking knowledge. Recommended for roles such as:

• IT support / systems administrators transitioning into security
  
• Junior security analysts or SOC technicians
  
• Network administrators who need to strengthen security competencies
  
• Those preparing for the Security+ certification and want a lab‑rich, simulation‑based training
  

Prerequisite knowledge recommended: basic networking, basic cybersecurity concepts.

• Foundational knowledge of networking and basic cybersecurity concepts.
• Access to a computer environment capable of supporting the labs/simulations (check with provider).
• Good to have: some prior experience in IT or security support (though not always mandatory).

• Identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities and implementing secure network configurations.
• Recognizing and responding to malware, phishing and other cyber threats; conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Implementing authentication and authorization techniques; managing user identities and permissions securely.
• Understanding and applying cryptographic methods to protect data in transit and at rest.
• Developing incident response plans and executing disaster recovery/business continuity strategies.

Network Security

- Identify and mitigate common network vulnerabilities.

- Implement secure network configurations and protocols.

Threats & Vulnerabilities
- Recognize and respond to malware, phishing, and other cyber threats.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Access Control & Identity Management
- Implement authentication and authorization techniques.
- Manage user accounts and permissions securely.

Cryptography
- Understand encryption methods and their applications.
- Use cryptographic tools to secure data in transit and at rest.

Incident Response & Recovery
- Develop and execute incident response plans.
- Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies