Miami Dade College is offering several online courses that provide students with a valuable security training while enhancing their computer knowledge and skills. Courses are designed to help them advance in their current career or transition to a new one.
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Learn the basics of secure computing while getting EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) certified. The course provides students with an overview of the current cyber threat landscape and includes topics such as phishing, social engineering, email and internet security, identity theft and financial fraud, malware, and privacy. The course also provides exposure to the state-of-the-art Cyber Range for demonstration purposes. eBook and exam vouchers are included.
Security +
The course teaches the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Course topics include cyber-attack types, security tools and techniques, network security architecture, and basics of cryptography. The course also provides exposure to the state-of-the-art Cyber Range for demonstration purposes. Completion, of course, prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. eBook and exam vouchers are included.
Network +
The course teaches the fundamentals of networking. Course topics include network design and implementation, TCP/IP, network devices, network security, wireless networking, and virtualization. The course also provides exposure to the state-of-the-art Cyber Range for demonstration purposes. Completion, of course, prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. eBook and exam vouchers are included.
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Cyberattacks are a growing area of concern across every industry in the United States. But there’s a problem: Sixty-six percent of U.S. employers do not have enough cybersecurity professionals to combat potential threats, according to the nonprofit Center for Cyber Safety and Education. The center reports the cybersecurity workforce will be short by 1.8 million people by 2022, indicating that training programs such as MDC’s are necessary to fill that projected workforce gap. MDC has become a hub in the field of cybersecurity, one of the fastest growing industries, providing training programs and serving the community by hosting dynamic forums, speakers and other events that increase awareness of cyber threats and provide educational opportunities for attendees.
Get more information via email at: cybersecuritycenter@mdc.edu