Courseware for Cisco Cybersecurity

This course provides a hands-on experience working inside the world of Cybersecurity, that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Cybersecurity and complete tasks independently.

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Cisco Certified Support Technician – Cybersecurity

The Cisco Certified Support Technician – Cybersecurity certification is built to test and validate foundation-level concepts and knowledge in cybersecurity. The successful candidates are qualified to enter the workforce as cybersecurity support specialists, technicians, analysts, and/or auditors.

Includes

  • 5 Chapters
  • 15 Topics
  • 8 Scenario-Based Practice activities
  • 15 timed quizzes
  • 5 Hands-on Projects
  • Certificate of Completion

Includes the following features

  • E-textbook

    Each course includes a complete e-textbook. The topics are chunked and embedded. Ideal for informing discussions or assigning homework.

  • Read-Along

    Listen - a read-along feature designed to support auditory learners is available in every course. This feature is available at the top of every topic page. Simply click on the "play" icon and start listening.

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  • Comprehensive Grade Book

    Save valuable time by eliminating the need to create additional lessons. All MSi courses generate grades automatically from students as they complete knowledge checks, practice activities, quizzes, and projects. These grades are automatically entered into the MSi LMS (Learning Management System). You can easily import these grades into your district's grade book.

  • Assessments to Track Progress

    Easily measure your students learning gains and identify any knowledge gaps. At the beginning of every chapter, there is a pre-assessment. Once students have completed the chapter there will be a post-assessment. You’ll see these scores immediately so you can proceed accordingly.

  • Focus Mode

    To make it easier to concentrate, MSi offers a Focus Mode. This tool removes elements on the page that can be distracting. We’ve found this feature to be very helpful, particularly for visual learners.

  • Course Completion Badge

    Share accomplishments! Upon completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a course completion badge that is designed to be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media channels.

  • Course Completion Certificate

    Showcase success! After completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a printable course completion certificate.

Course Content

  • Chapter 1 Overview

  • Chapter 1 Introduction

  • Chapter 1: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 1.1: Security Concepts

  • Topic 1.1 Quiz

  • Topic 1.2: Identifying Security Threats

  • Topic 1.2 Quiz

  • Topic 1.3: Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

  • Topic 1.3 Quiz

  • Chapter 1: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 1: Project

  • Chapter 1: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 2 Overview

  • Chapter 2 Introduction

  • Chapter 2: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 2.1 Network Security Architecture

  • Topic 2.1 Quiz

  • Topic 2.2 Configuring Secure Networks

  • Topic 2.2 Quiz

  • Topic 2.3 Virtualization and Cloud Security

  • Topic 2.3 Quiz

  • Chapter 2: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 2: Project

  • Chapter 2: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 3 Overview

  • Chapter 3 Introduction

  • Chapter 3: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 3.1: Operating Systems and Endpoint Security

  • Topic 3.1 Quiz

  • Topic 3.2: Security Assessment and Policy Compliance

  • Topic 3.2 Quiz

  • Topic 3.3: Log Analysis and Malware Remediation

  • Topic 3.3 Quiz

  • Chapter 3: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 3: Project

  • Chapter 3: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 4 Overview

  • Chapter 4 Introduction

  • Chapter 4: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 4.1: Identifying and Managing Vulnerabilities

  • Topic 4.1 Quiz

  • Topic 4.2: Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies

  • Topic 4.2 Quiz

  • Topic 4.3: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

  • Topic 4.3 Quiz

  • Chapter 4: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 4: Project

  • Chapter 4: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 5 Overview

  • Chapter 5 Introduction

  • Chapter 5: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 5.1: Monitoring and Escalating Security Events

  • Topic 5.1 Quiz

  • Topic 5.2: Digital Forensics and Compliance Frameworks

  • Topic 5.2 Quiz

  • Topic 5.3: Cybersecurity Incident Response Lifecycle

  • Topic 5.3 Quiz

  • Chapter 5: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 5: Project

  • Chapter 5: Post-assessment Quiz

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