The credential earner is ready for a career in cybersecurity with demonstrated ability to solve real-world problems. The individual has obtained knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection; endpoint protection; SIEM; systems and network fundamentals; as well as key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape. The earner has also gained skills for incident responses and forensics.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Breaches
- Cyber Attacks
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
- Digital Forensics
- Exposed Data
- IBM New Collar
- IBM Security
- Incident Response
- Network Defense Tactics
- Penetration Testing
- Phishing
- PWID-B0409300
- Ransomware
- Scripting
- Security Analyst
- SIEM
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Scanning
Earning Criteria
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The courses are as follows:
Standards
The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits. This certificate includes a workload of approximately 128 learning hours, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Higher Education Institutions within the European Higher Education Area are obligated to recognize prior learning and non-formal learning experience, accepting up to a certain amount from non-university modules, provided there are no major differences in learning outcomes. Specific acceptance and applicability may vary by institution.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 10 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
2 semester hours in introduction to cybersecurity in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
2 semester hours in basics of networking in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
4 semester hours in digital forensics and incident response in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
2 semester hours in advanced computer concepts in the upper-division undergraduate category