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Adult Education at Challenge Preparatory Academy

We are excited to offer the following Adult Cyber Security Class at CPA

 

 CPA's first offering is the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path that will prepare students for the

entry-level Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification and entry-level cybersecurity

positions such as Cybersecurity Technician, 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! This is a 6 Module Cohort of 12 students (enrolled on first come basis). At the end of the you will have received 120+ hours of instruction over 32 Weeks.  The Last week of this course your cyber security expert instructors will deliver Exam Preparation prior to you taking the CCST Certification Exam. 

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Class 5:  Networking Defense (NetDef)

April 15, Tuesday (Virtual) and Thursday (Virtual)  5:30 to 7:30pm EST

(5 Weeks, Instructor, Dr. Mayrether Willis)

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If you know the basics of networking, then get ready to strengthen your foundation. A strong networking background is key if you are interested in exciting fields such as Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or want to continue towards a networking certification like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

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This course covers NetDef both foundational and intermediate knowledge and skills that you will use every day in your role as a Cybersecurity Technician. You will learn about different ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate alerts that you receive. You will delve into the tools and techniques used to protect your network, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography. These monitoring and defense tools, along with others, work together to create a layered defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy. The knowledge and skills that you learn will help you defend networks against many types of attacks and quickly react to any exploits that may occur.

 

What you need for class: Computer 

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Who hires for this skill?

Government Agencies, Corporates, Small Businesses, Education Agencies, Health Care Hospitality and others.

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                                     $375.00        Instructor: Dr. Mayreather Willis    Syllabus         Register​​​​

 

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