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Track III: Information Technology Security Certification
Careers in Information Technology Security are some of the fastest-growing careers in the country.
In order to achieve your goal of working in IT Security, you need to have the right knowledge, skills, and of course, certifications. You don’t need any prior experience in information technology or security to enroll; all you need is a high school diploma or equivalent. CCI Training Center’s experienced instructors have real-life IT security experience and they will teach you everything you need to know to become certified.
In only a matter of months, you can earn your IT security certification and be ready to launch your new career!
This program track provides students with vital skills that businesses are looking for to protect their computer systems and assets.
It focuses on IT Fundamentals such as computer and desktop support, IT network support, and the basics of IT security. In the final courses, participants are provided job training related to ethical hacking and cloud technologies.
What Skills do I Learn in the IT Security Program?
Track III: IT Security courses include:
- IT Fundamentals
- IT Pro Power Skills
- Network Intermediate
- Cloud Essentials
- Cloud+
- Computer Security Fundamentals
- Security+
- Career Development
- Practicum
The knowledge and skills gained in this track will help jump-start your IT Security career and make you a more appealing candidate to potential employers.
IT Security Fundamentals Module
The IT Security Fundamentals course will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to start supporting network security in an organization. It teaches you how to identify security threats and respond, as well as recover from security incidents.
There are several threats that put an organization’s data at risk, and it is critical that companies have skilled IT professionals in place to prevent that from happening. CCI Training Center provides IT security career training so that students leave ready to take on most IT Security challenges that they may face in the real world.
Some of the topics covered in the CompTIA (IT) Security Fundamentals course are:
- Network Security
- Hardware, software, and application security
- Common cyber threats
- Incident response basics
- Evaluation of decision-making outcomes of cybersecurity scenarios
Security+ Module
The Security+ training module builds a solid foundation in computer security and network security. IT professionals with this skill set become a vital part of any company in any industry.
The topics covered in this module align with the certification exam, Security+, administered by the CompTIA organization.
This global certification validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and helps students pursue an IT security career.
Some of the topics that are covered in the Security+ exam are:
- Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
- Identify and Access Management
- Risk Management
- Cryptography and PKI
A certification in Security+ can mean the start of a career with higher earning potential, flexible hours, and career advancement opportunities that allow you to create the life you dream of for yourself and/or your family.
What Jobs are Available to Information Technology Program Graduates?
As a CCI Training Center graduate you will have access to the career services department. There you can receive assistance in seeking and securing employment.
The current growth in the Computer and Network Administration field promises not only employment potential but also an opportunity to advance in the industry.
Furthermore, hands-on training and industry certifications make you more attractive to prospective employers.
Some jobs that CCI graduate students can compete for are:
- Network Technician
- Desktop Support Tech
- Network Specialist
- Helpdesk Support Tech
- Computer Network Specialist
- Cyber Security Staff
- IT Security Analysts
- Security Specialist
- Security Consultant
What Happens After I Graduate?
CCI Training Center has provided exceptional training in a professional learning environment for over 35 years.
Students are guided every step of the way to complete their program and are prepared to pass IT industry certifications. CCI Training Center offers quality online IT training for those looking to start a new career in the fast-growing information technology industry or for those looking to add new skills for possible promotions.
Your journey with CCI Training Center doesn’t end when you graduate, either. Upon graduation, our Career Services department assists graduates in seeking and securing a place of employment.
Get Started on Your IT Career Today!
Investing in yourself and your career is one of the smartest investments you will ever make. No one will work harder for you than you. The following are the kinds of finances available at CCI Training Center:
- Federal Financial Student Aid (FASFA)
- Grants, TWC/Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Scholarships, or Private Loans