The Introduction to Cybersecurity 2.1 explores the field of cybersecurity, specifically the importance of cybersecurity, data confidentiality, best practices for using the internet and social media safely, and potential career opportunities in this growing field. The 15 hour self-paced course with instructor led option has been updated for public audience and minor content refreshes.

Certification and Career Pathways:

The demand for cybersecurity experts has grown 3 times faster than any other IT job role, and training a cybersecurity workforce is a priority of many governments. Cybersecurity applies to any professionals responsible for security and privacy of company or customer systems.

The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. The 30-hour course introduces students to characteristics of cyber crime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks. Through interactive, multimedia content, lab activities, and multi-industry case studies, students build technical and professional skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

* Learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers and applications.
* Understand security principles and how to develop security policies that comply with cybersecurity laws.
* Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
* Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.
* Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Prerequisite:Introduction to Cybersecurity

The CCNA Cybersecurity Operations curriculum provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. It teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities.

CCNA Cybersecurity Operations – 1.1 includes an optional skills challenge after chapter 13 to practice cybersecurity operations knowledge in a fun and engaging environment.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to:

* Understand cybersecurity operations network principles, roles and responsibilities as well as the related technologies, tools, regulations and frameworks available.
* Apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
* Apply for entry-level jobs as Assoicate Security Analyst and Incident Responder.
* Take the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Operations Certification exam.

CCNA Cybersecurity Operations is a hands-on, career-oriented course with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized skills to sucessfully handle the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

Prerequisite: CCNA R&S: Introd to Networks and CCNA R&S: Routing & Switching Essentials or higher experience

Certification and Careers:

The CCNA Cybersecuirty Operations curriculum prepares students for entry-level security career opportunities in a Security Operations Center, and the Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND) certification exam (210-250) and Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) certification exam (210-255) leading to the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Operations certification.

The CCNA Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCENT-level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The CCNA Security curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to:

* Understand network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available.
* Apply knowledge and skills to design, implement, and support network security.
* Apply for entry-level jobs as network security professionals.
* Take the Cisco CCNA Security Certification exam. CCNA Security is a hands-on, career-oriented course with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized security skills to advance their careers.

Prerequisite: CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks and CCNA R&S: Routing & Switching Essentials or higher experience

Certification and Careers:

The CCNA Security curriculum prepares students for entry-level security career opportunities and the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam (210-260) leading to the Cisco CCNA Security Certification.