Descriptions

The successful candidate has the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate cybersecurity skills. This test will be an entry point into the Cisco Certified program. The next certification in this pathway is the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate.

Candidates for this exam are starting their journey in the cybersecurity field. This exam assesses their understanding of key security paradigms, terminology, and mindset.

Successful candidates will have a keen awareness of the importance of security and the threats to a business when security procedures are not followed. They are willing to teach others about security concerns. They are developing the investigative and implementation skills necessary to succeed in the field and have an aptitude and desire to learn more. They are familiar with the toolset at a fundamental level and can assist in threat mitigation and incident response. The successful candidates are qualified work-ready cybersecurity technicians with at least 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience.