Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
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Safeguard the digital world by enrolling in this free cybersecurity career path! You’ll master skills to protect against hackers, viruses, and online threats through 100+ hours of hands-on courses. Gain knowledge to excel as an Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Security Architect, Security Software Developer, Security Consultant, and more. This program covers everything from networking basics to advanced cyber defense tactics. You’ll learn to:
- Assess vulnerabilities in software, networks, and systems
- Develop incident response plans
- Monitor networks for irregular activity
- Mitigate endpoint security risks
- Apply cryptography methods
- Manage cyber risks and threats
Experience cutting-edge cybersecurity education recognized worldwide by major tech companies and government agencies hiring. Earn credentials through exciting interactive labs that unlock career opportunities. The next generation of security experts begin their journey here. Start down an in-demand career path today!
Gain in-demand skills to help protect organizations against cyber threats. This career path for students 13+ and educators provides six online courses covering everything from cybersecurity basics to advanced skills like network defense and cyber threat management. Learn at your own pace from industry experts with real-world experience. Build a foundation in networking, securing endpoints, monitoring threats, and responding to incidents. The program totals over 100 hours and sets you up for cybersecurity roles in tech, business, government and more. All courses include hands-on labs so you can practice concepts right from your browser. Start securing your future today.
If you would like to be enrolled in any or all of these courses, simply email: adam.binet@gnb.ca
What is the Cisco Skills for All learning platform?
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to make the internet, phones and computers work? Cisco Skills for All is an e-learning platform where you can start learning all about technology like cybersecurity, networks, and programming. Cisco is a leading technology company that makes equipment and software that powers the internet. They created Cisco Skills for All to teach people of all ages more about how our digital world works.
On Skills for All, you can take fun online courses on beginner and advanced topics. You learn at your own pace through videos, games, and activities. There are also labs where you get to try things out, like building a computer network or stopping cyber hackers! Once you finish a course, you take a test to earn a digital badge to recognize your new skills. These badges look great on a resume one day when you apply for tech jobs.
The best part is Cisco Skills for All is 100% free for students 13 and up. So whether you want to uncover the secrets of the internet, code the next big app, or protect companies from attacks, this platform lets you explore all kinds of technology careers. Educators can also access all resources to incorporate into their lesson plans in subjects like IT, computer science, and more. This helps prepare students for the real-world by teaching in-demand skills. So unlock your technology potential today with Cisco Skills for All! It’s fun, free career learning for teens and teachers alike.
What are Cisco Digital Badges?
- Cisco Skills for All digital badges are credentials you can earn to validate and communicate your skills in various technology areas. As you complete Cisco Networking Academy courses and hands-on labs, you have the option to take exams and earn badges in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and programming.
- These badges serve as virtual verification that you have the knowledge and competency in specific skillsets that employers are looking for. They allow you to stand out to companies and teams hiring for tech roles.
- Cisco Networking Academy is a leader in IT and cybersecurity education. By passing their exams and earning badges, you showcase real ability. Employers around the world recognize these credentials as signs you can perform the job duties.
- On top of expanding career opportunities, Cisco Skills for All badges let you highlight skills on digital profiles like LinkedIn. You can share your credentials with professional networks and demonstrate your growth over time.
- There are over 45 badges to unlock, allowing you to hone expertise in your interest areas. And they never expire, so the skills stick with you. Whether you’re a student exploring careers, a professional looking to reskill, or an educator integrating tech competencies into your teaching, Cisco Skills for All digital badges deliver flexible and pedigreed certification of your capabilities.
Introduction to Cybersecurity: (6 hours) This course introductory course takes you inside the world of cybersecurity. You will learn cybersecurity basics to protect your personal digital life and gain insights into the biggest security challenges companies, governments, and educational institutions face today. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend an organization’s network are in high demand.
Networking Basics (22 hours): This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. You will observe data flowing through a network and configure devices to connect to networks. Finally, you will learn how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks. The knowledge and skills you gain can give you a starting point to find a rewarding career in tech.
Networking Devices & Initial Configuration: (22 hours) This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Explore how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you will calculate an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to create a small network, and test for connectivity issues.
Endpoint Security: (27 hours) Build the skills to secure your network all the way to the edge, including hardware, software, and media. In this course you will learn how to assess the network, operating systems, and endpoints for vulnerabilities, and how to secure the network. You will also gain skills to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability in your network and your data.
Network Defense: (27 hours) This course covers ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate security alerts. Dive into the tools and techniques used to protect a network including, access control, firewalls, cloud security and cryptography. These monitoring and defense tools along with others work together to create a layered defense cybersecurity strategy.
Cyber Threat Management: (16 hours) Learn to develop policies and ensure your organization complies with ethical standards and legal and regulatory frameworks. You will also gain skills for managing threats, such as how to assess a network for vulnerabilities, manage risks, and respond to security incidents.
