Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ISCT-0013
Version:
2
Organization:
International Information System Security Certification Consortium ISC2
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
1) 180-day access (self-paced online); 2) 180-day access / 4 days and 15 hours (live online instructor-led)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Cybersecurity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Information Security and Operations
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide foundational knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role. It will signal learners’ understanding of fundamental security best practices, policies and procedures, as well as willingness and ability to learn more and grow on the job. Led by an ISC2-authorized instructor, this course provides a comprehensive review of information systems security concepts and industry best practices included in the Official ISC2 CC Textbook.

At the end of these session learners will have obtained awareness of topics covered in the Entry-Level Cybersecurity Detailed Content Outline (DCO).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate and strengthen security practices within an organizational environment by applying foundational cybersecurity concepts, governance, risk management, controls, and ethical principles.
  • Integrate GRC planning, continuity and redundancy strategies, security awareness practices, and effectiveness measurement methods to improve an organization’s cybersecurity posture.
  • Implement identity and access management (IAM) strategies that integrate identity life cycle management practices with logical access control models.
  • Apply network security concepts, network architecture principles, and cloud security models to assess organizational environments, identify security gaps, and implement appropriate safeguards that strengthen overall system security.
  • Develop an integrated cybersecurity readiness strategy that incorporates data security practices, security operations, incident response planning, asset protection strategies, and security testing methods.

General Topics:

  • Security Principles (24%)
  • Security Governance (17.3%)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts (20%)
  • Networking and Cloud Security Concepts (21.3%)
  • Security Operations and Incident Response (17.3%)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Domain quizzes/assessments and a final quiz/assessment
Supplemental Materials
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