This Certified in Cybersecurity training prepares you for the foundational (ISC)2 certification, which is a valuable tool for proving your general familiarity with the tech you’ll often use on a daily basis.

Once you’re done with this (ISC)² training, you’ll know how to perform the basic and essential tasks of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst without supervision or guidance.

For anyone who manages cybersecurity specialists, this (ISC)² training can be used to onboard new cybersecurity specialists, curated into individual or team training plans, or as a (ISC)² reference resource.

(ISC)² CC: What You Need to Know

This (ISC)² CC training covers cybersecurity topics including:

• Foundational cybersecurity principles
• Basics of cybersecurity technologies and devices
• Steps of incident response and disaster recovery
• The role cybersecurity plays in business continuity

Who Should Take (ISC)² CC Training?

This (ISC)² CC training is considered foundational-level (ISC)² training, which means it was designed for cybersecurity specialists. This cybersecurity skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with cybersecurity and experienced cybersecurity specialists looking to validate their (ISC)² skills.

New or aspiring cybersecurity specialists. Every brand new cybersecurity specialist needs somewhere to start. The Certified in Cybersecurity cert from (ISC)2 strives to be the ground-floor, entry-level introduction that can prove to employers that although you don’t have a lot of experience, you do have the knowledge and familiarity you need to get started in your first position.

Experienced cybersecurity specialists. A cybersecurity specialist who already has several years of experience may be overqualified to try for the Certified in Cybersecurity certification. However, if you’ve struggled to land a new, more advanced job, earning this certification from (ISC)2 could validate your experience and knowledge and prove your readiness for a new position.

Understanding Information Assurance
1. The CIA Triad and Nonrepudiation
16 mins
2. Methods of Authentication
11 mins
3. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
6 mins
4. Biometrics Factors
4 mins
5. Data Privacy
7 mins

Discussing Risk Management, Controls, Ethics and Governance
1. Risk Management
8 mins
2. Risk Treatment
6 mins
3. Security Controls
8 mins
4. Security Control Categories
7 mins
5. ISC2 Code of Ethics
4 mins
6. Policies and Procedures
7 mins
7. Standards, Regulations and Laws
5 mins

Exploring BC, DR & IR Concepts
1. Intro
3 mins
2. Business Continuity
3 mins
3. Business Continuity Planning
9 mins
4. Disaster Recovery
4 mins
5. Disaster Recovery Planning
8 mins
6. Incident Response
11 mins
7. After Action and Training
6 mins

Reviewing Access Control Concepts
1. Physical Security Controls
5 mins
2. Monitoring Controls
7 mins
3. Authorized Personnel vs Unauthorized Personnel
5 mins
4. Principle of Least Privilege
6 mins
5. Segregation of Duties
5 mins
6. Types of Access Control
9 mins
7. Data and Media Access Control
9 mins

Exploring Security Policies and Training
1. Data Handling Policy
7 mins
2. Password Policy
5 mins
3. Acceptable Use Policy
5 mins
4. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
6 mins
5. Change Management Policy
5 mins
6. Privacy Policy
8 mins
7. Security Awareness Training
11 mins

Understanding Data Security and System Hardening
1. Encryption Basics
3 mins
2. Types of Encryption
11 mins
3. Data Hashing with Encryption
6 mins
4. Digital Signatures with Hashing
4 mins
5. Data Handling
8 mins
6. Data Logging
6 mins
7. Configuration Management
10 mins

Discussing Network Security Infrastructure
1. Network Segmentation
11 mins
2. Embedded System Security
7 mins
3. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
5 mins
4. Defense In Depth and Zero Trust
6 mins
5. Network Access Control (NAC)
3 mins
6. SLAs and MSPs
7 mins
7. The Cloud
9 mins

Exploring Network Threats and Attacks
1. Types of Threats – DoS, DDoS and Malware
8 mins
2. Types of Threats – Main-in-the-middle and Side Channel
4 mins
3. Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
12 mins
4. Endpoint Protection and Management
6 mins
5. Vulnerability Scanning
11 mins
6. Firewalls
11 mins

Understanding Computer Networking
1. Computer Networking Basics
6 mins
2. OSI Model
5 mins
3. TCP/IP Model
9 mins
4. IP Addresses
10 mins
5. Wireless Networking
3 mins
6. Networking Ports
9 mins
7. Common Applications
7 mins

Exploring On-Premise Network Infrastructure
1. Power
14 mins
2. Data Centers and Closets
6 mins
3. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
9 mins
4. Dealing with Fire
6 mins
5. Redundancy
9 mins
6. Working with 3rd Parties
3 mins