This course represents the most essential foundational program launched by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² to enable aspiring professionals to enter the cybersecurity field through a structured and professional methodology. The program is based on the latest Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) curriculum and aims to build a solid and comprehensive knowledge base covering the five core pillars of digital security. This ensures participants gain a precise understanding of the security concepts currently required by leading global organizations.
This course does not grant an attendance certificate. It has been specifically designed to qualify and train participants to successfully pass the official examination, professionally preparing you to obtain the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential accredited by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)².
Course Objectives
- Establish a comprehensive understanding of fundamental security principles and their application across diverse business environments.
- Enable participants to grasp business continuity and disaster recovery concepts and their organizational importance.
- Explain access control mechanisms and digital identity management to ensure data security.
- Strengthen technical skills in network security and infrastructure protection against cyberattacks.
- Apply best practices in security operations and vulnerability management.
- Prepare candidates to successfully pass the (ISC)² CC examination through intensive training on updated question formats.
Detailed Training Content
Unit 1: Security Principles
- The Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad as the cornerstone of security decision-making.
- Risk management concepts, including threat identification and vulnerability handling.
- Security controls and their physical, administrative, and technical classifications.
- Professional ethics and adherence to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on security principles, risk management, and control mechanisms.
Unit 2: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response Concepts
- Incident response concepts and understanding the phases of handling security breaches.
- Business continuity practices to ensure critical operations remain functional.
- Disaster recovery strategies and mechanisms for system restoration following major incidents.
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and prioritization of system and data recovery.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on continuity, recovery, and incident response planning.
Unit 3: Access Control Concepts
- Physical access controls and securing facilities and equipment.
- Logical access controls using digital identities and authorization mechanisms.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and authentication models.
- The principle of least privilege and its role in reducing security risks.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on access control systems and digital identity management.
Unit 4: Network Security
- Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model.
- Network threats such as denial-of-service attacks and network eavesdropping.
- Network security devices, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
- Wireless network security and securing remote communications.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on secure network architectures and communication protection.
Unit 5: Security Operations
- Data protection mechanisms, including encryption and obfuscation techniques.
- Secure configuration management and maintaining security updates.
- Security awareness programs and the role of the human factor in cyber defense.
- Policies and procedures governing the operation and management of security operations.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on operational security practices and data protection.
Unit 6: Final Review and Official Exam Simulation
- Strategic review of all five exam domains.
- Technical analysis of (ISC)²-style questions and techniques for selecting the most accurate professional response.
- Conducting a full mock exam simulating the actual testing environment, including time and pressure constraints.
- Performance analysis and identification of knowledge gaps for targeted improvement.
- Practical exercises and applied questions covering the complete Certified in Cybersecurity curriculum and exam simulation.
Target Audience
- Beginners seeking entry into the cybersecurity field.
- IT support specialists.
- Network administrators aiming to strengthen their security competencies.
- Recent graduates in computer science and information technology disciplines.
- Administrative staff requiring a technical understanding of information security.
- Professionals seeking a career transition into cybersecurity.
The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification represents the golden gateway to global recognition of your cybersecurity skills, providing the professional credibility associated with the prestigious (ISC)² organization. Investing in this preparatory program is the first and most critical step toward securing a sustainable professional future in a job market with growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, while paving the way for advanced certifications such as CISSP in the future.
