Course 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Estimated duration: 6 hours

Overview: This 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 organisations network are in high demand.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/introduction-to-cybersecurity?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=269c4c61-ced9-453a-a10f-aac1b4e774b0

Course 2: Networking Basics

Estimated duration: 22 hours

Overview: 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.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking-basics?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=0dc0e8ba-71a7-4ee6-8cc9-9ac7ce6ef407

Course 3: Networking Devices & Initial Configuration

Estimated duration: 22 hours

Overview: This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualisation 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.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking-devices-and-initial-configuration?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=096b8a0c-560d-4032-a0b5-9808e8492e10

Course 4: Endpoint Security

Estimated duration: 27 hours

Overview: 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.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/endpoint-security?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=bf3524e8-5bcf-487f-9085-4efefd39dcb1

Course 5: Network Defense

Estimated duration: 27 hours

Overview: Gain the essential knowledge you will use in the workplace as a Cybersecurity Technician. This course covers ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate security alerts. Delve into the tools and techniques used to protect a network, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography. These monitoring and defence tools, along with others, work together to create a layered defence-in-depth cybersecurity strategy. The knowledge and skills that you learn will help you defend networks against many types of attacks and quickly react to any exploits that may occur.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/network-defense?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=562a1f4a-38ed-4f46-815f-fb8288e1c52e

Course 6: Cyber Threat Management

Estimated duration: 16 hours

Overview: Develop advanced knowledge that you will use in the workplace as a Cybersecurity Technician. This course explores governance in cybersecurity and threat management. Learn to develop policies and ensure your organisation complies with ethics 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.

Link: https://www.netacad.com/courses/cyber-threat-management?courseLang=en-US&instance_id=f322c80c-5fd7-4082-a3c3-0d952669282a