NSITE Cybersecurity Program

Programs included in the NSITE Cisco Networking Academy

NSITE Cybersecurity Foundations: 12 weeks
NSITE Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) – Cybersecurity: 16 weeks

NSITE Cybersecurity Foundations

Cost: $2,750

Next Cohort Projected Start Date: Fall 2025

Length of program: 8-10 Weeks

Training a cybersecurity workforce is a national priority, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to continue to rise significantly.

This course provides Cisco’s Introduction to Cybersecurity followed by a deeper dive into Cybersecurity Essentials.

You’ll Learn These Core Skills:

The Introduction to Cybersecurity chapters will:
Define cybersecurity;
Explain why it’s important;
Elaborate on the impact of cyber-attacks; and
Introduce the processes used to secure data.
The Cybersecurity Essentials program will teach participants cybersecurity core skills in cyber threat management, including how to:
Develop foundational knowledge that you could use in the workplace as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst.
This course explores governance in cybersecurity and threat management.
Learn to develop policies and ensure your organization complies with ethics standards and legal and regulatory frameworks.
Gain skills for managing threats, such as how to assess a network for vulnerabilities, manage risks, and respond to security incidents.

Certificate: Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate in the form of a digital credential that provides independent validation of their achievement.

Key Components of the NSITE Cybersecurity Foundations Program

Our accessible Cisco Cybersecurity program has been adapted for the different learning styles of individuals who are blind or visually impaired and offers the following:

Self-paced completion with assisted virtual instruction for the first online Cisco course during the first two weeks of the program.
Virtual instructor-led training covering the second online Cisco course facilitated by a highly experienced Cisco-certified instructor for the remaining weeks; with the final week fully self-paced for personal wrap-up and completion of assignments and exams. Time Commitment: Six hours a week for 6-8 weeks; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm EDT. Completion of labs and assignments every week with an expected time commitment of up to 4-6 hours per week.

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NSITE Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) – Cybersecurity

Cost: $7,250

Next Cohort Projected Start Date: Fall 2025

Length of program: 26 Weeks

Training a cybersecurity workforce is a national priority, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to continue to rise significantly.

Cybersecurity Essentials teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level, from threat mitigation and defense to post-incident forensics. Learners will progress from basic cybersecurity concepts to experiences in assessing vulnerabilities and risks later in the curriculum.

In this course, learners develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. With video and rich interactive media support, participants learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning. This course consists of three domains: Endpoint Security, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management. The three domains align with common knowledge, skills, and abilities required in the cybersecurity workforce at the entry level.

You’ll Learn These Core Skills:

Cybersecurity Essentials is designed for learners who want to start their cybersecurity career journey. Cybersecurity Essentials prepares students to take their first steppingstone toward entry-level or continuing their education toward associate and professional job roles. These course materials assist in developing the skills necessary to do the following, among others:

Explain how threat actors execute some of the most common types of cyber-attacks.
Explain network security principles.
Explain how TCP/IP vulnerabilities enable network attacks.
Recommend measures to mitigate threats.
Troubleshoot a wireless network.
Explain how devices and services are used to enhance network security.
Evaluate endpoint protection and the impacts of malware.
Use cybersecurity best practices to improve confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Explain approaches to network security defense.
Use different types of logs and records to store information regarding hosts and the network.
Use tools for network security testing.
Evaluate threat intelligence sources.
Explain how endpoint vulnerabilities are assessed and managed.
Select security controls based on risk assessment outcomes.
Use incident response models and forensic techniques

CCST – Cybersecurity Certification Opportunity:

Participants who successfully complete the program have an opportunity to sit for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) – Cybersecurity exam. Professionals with a CCST Cybersecurity certification have the industry-recognized credential to take their IT careers into the direction of cybersecurity roles.

Key Components of the NSITE CCST Cybersecurity Program: