CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN

CCT — CYBERSECURITY TECHNICIAN

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Cyber Security Technician Certification

The CCT is an entry-level cybersecurity program engineered by EC-Council, the creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, to address the global need and demand for cybersecurity technicians with strong foundational skills.

With the CCT, EC-Council aims to equip entry-level cybersecurity professionals with the core technical skills they need to pursue and advance in careers as cybersecurity analysts, consultants, engineers, IT administrators, and more. The C|CT creates a foundation that enables individuals to grow their skills in specialized domains like penetration testing, security consulting, auditing, and system and network administration.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Cybersecurity Technician Certification is suitable for:

IT networking specialist
Network administrator
Cybersecurity technician
Network engineer
IT manager
Security operations center (SOC) analyst

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After the completion of this course, the learner should be able to understand:

Key concepts in cybersecurity, including information security and network security
Information security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
The different types of malware
Identification, authentication, and authorization
Network security assessment techniques and tools (threat hunting, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, configuration and asset management)
Application security design and testing techniques
Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and related security measures
Fundamentals of mobile, IoT, and OT devices and related security measures
Cryptography and public-key infrastructure
Data security controls, data backup and retention methods, and data loss prevention techniques
Network troubleshooting, traffic and log monitoring, and analysis of suspicious traffic
The incident handling and response process
Computer forensics and digital evidence fundamentals, including the phases of a forensic investigation

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

No specific prerequisites are required for the C|CT certification, although previous knowledge and experience in IT and networking with a focus on cybersecurity can be an advantage. Candidates should have knowledge of computers and computer networks prior to entering the C|CT program, although core technologies are covered in the curriculum

METHODOLOGY

Instructor-led classroom sessions and VILT sessions, iWeek (synchronous online learning) iLearn (asynchronous online learning) CodeRed (asynchronous online learning), 85 Real life practical hands on labs, 50 % of training time dedicated to labs, Presentations and Case Studies, and Mock Exams.

DURATION

Regular sessions – 8 day sessions -9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. ( 40 hrs.)
Evening sessions – 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. (14 sessions – twice a week)

INVESTMENT

For more details, please contact the EIF Certification Department at certificates@eif.gov.ae

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