Cisco CyberSecurity

Certification aligned:

Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity

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What you will learn

Module 1
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity by learning how risk, threats, and security controls work together. Explore common attacks like ransomware and malware, understand access management mistakes, and discover modern protection methods such as multi-factor authentication, biometrics, encryption, and passwordless security.

Module 2
Learn how networks are attacked—and how to defend them. Explore network vulnerabilities, spoofing attacks, secure network design, firewalls, VPNs, cloud services, and home network security. You’ll also learn how organizations protect internal systems using tools like DMZs, access controls, and virtualization.

Module 3
Dive into operating systems and security from the inside out. Compare Windows, Linux, and macOS, explore command-line tools and PowerShell, and learn how organizations secure employee devices with BYOD policies, encryption, VPNs, and disaster recovery planning. You’ll also analyze system activity using event logs.

Module 4
Step into the world of cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management. Learn how security teams track threats, analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and plan for business continuity using industry-standard frameworks, tools, and scanning techniques.

Module 5
Master the role of logs and monitoring in cybersecurity. Learn how security teams detect threats using logs and SIEM tools, investigate incidents through digital forensics, and respond to attacks using structured incident response models—all while understanding legal and ethical responsibilities.

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