Cyber threats affect us all, and cybersecurity jobs continue to grow. In fact, cybersecurity failure is among the top 5 global risks according to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report (2021). The world needs diverse, tech-savvy cyber professionals to defend against shrewd digital adversaries.

This Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path prepares you for the entry-level Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification and entry-level cybersecurity positions such as Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, or Tier 1 Help Desk Support roles. You will learn vital skills like threat intelligence, network security, and risk management to protect yourself and organizations from cyber attacks. If you enjoy solving puzzles, are passionate about technology, and like working in teams, the field of cybersecurity may be a great fit for you!

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Earn a digital badge for successfully completing this pathway to verify your knowledge. Then you can take the CCST Cybersecurity certification exam to earn an industry-recognized certification for your resume. Threat Hunting, Risk Management, Network Firewall Learn these in-demand job skills and more 3.5+ Million Global cybersecurity workforce gap by 2025. The need for cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid pace, and globally, jobs can’t be filled fast enough Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Tier 1 Help Desk Support Prepare for these job roles and more

Employer Testimonials

Cisco’s new CCST Cybersecurity certification addresses the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals by providing a certification program that prepares individuals to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges. The certification verifies students are exposed to a wide range of critical cybersecurity topics, including security principles, network security, vulnerability assessment, risk management and incident handling using Cisco’s proven delivery methods. Cyber Risk Director The CCST Cybersecurity certification will help prepare new in career people with strong fundamentals to achieve a career in the IT field. This is exactly the type of certification we look for in future IT, Help desk, and Red River Academy candidates. Richard Ackerman Vice President, Workforce Development There is a distinct gap in broad foundational knowledge in Cybersecurity today. The CCST Cybersecurity certification exam covers a diverse range of foundational security knowledge that is essential for today’s entry-level Cybersecurity professional. I wish I had this training available when I was just getting started in the field. Mark DeLong Security Solutions Architect, CCIE, CISSP, PCNSE

Syllabus

Introduction to Cybersecurity — Explore the exciting field of cybersecurity and why cybersecurity is a future-proof career.
Networking Basics — Start learning the basics of computer networking and discover how networks operate.
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration — Continue learning networking essentials and build your foundational skills.
Endpoint Security — Learn to secure your network all the way to the edge.
Network Defense — Learn how to monitor and protect your network and evaluate security alerts.
Cyber Threat Management — Learn about cybersecurity governance and build your skills to manage threats.