According to a report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies, 82% of employers are facing a shortage of cybersecurity talent (Crumpler & Lewis, 2019). The industry urgently needs IT and cybersecurity professionals who can tackle the ever-growing global threat of cybercrime. To address the cybersecurity skills gap, EC-Council has developed the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) certification.

The C|CT goes beyond teaching fundamental cybersecurity concepts by validating course participants’ IT and cybersecurity skills through extensive hands-on practice and assessment. Establishing this strong technical foundation in cybersecurity lays the groundwork for a future career in a variety of existing IT roles.

The knowledge and skills gained through the C|CT can create pathways for further specialization in many cybersecurity domains, including ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, and application security.

EC-Council has developed the C|CT to provide individuals starting their careers in IT and cybersecurity with a certification that validates their practical technician-level skills. With the C|CT, EC-Council aims to equip entrylevel cybersecurity professionals with the core technical skills they need to pursue and advance in careers as cybersecurity analysts, consultants, engineers, IT administrators, and more. The C|CT creates a foundation that enables individuals to grow their skills in specialized domains like penetration testing, security consulting, auditing, and system and network administration.

• Key concepts in cybersecurity, including information security and network security
• Information security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
• The different types of malwares
• Identification, authentication, and authorization
• Network security controls
• Network security assessment techniques and tools (threat hunting, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, configuration and asset management)
• Application security design and testing techniques
• Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
• Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and related security measures
• Fundamentals of mobile, IoT, and OT devices and related security measures
• Cryptography and public-key infrastructure
• Data security controls, data backup and retention methods, and data loss prevention techniques
• Network troubleshooting, traffic and log monitoring, and analysis of suspicious traffic
• The incident handling and response process
• Computer forensics and digital evidence fundamentals, including the phases of a forensic investigation
• Concepts in business continuity and disaster recovery
• Risk management concepts, phases, and frameworks

• INFORMATION SECURITY THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES
• Information Security Attacks
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
• Network Security Controls: Administrative Controls
• Network Security Controls: Physical Controls
• Network Security Controls: Technical Controls
• Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
• Application Security
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing
• Wireless Network Security
• Mobile Device Security
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) Security
• Cryptography
• Data Security
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Traffic Monitoring
• Network Log Monitoring and Analysis
• Incident Response
• Computer Forensics
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Risk Management

EXAM DETAILS                                                                                                 

Exam Title: Certified Cybersecurity Technician

• Exam Code: 212-82
• Number of Questions: 60
• Duration: 3 hours
• Test Format: Multiple choice and Real Life hands-on Practical Exam
• Passing Score: 70%

The C|CT certification prepares IT and cybersecurity professionals to handle a wide range of complex issues related to securing software, networks, and IT systems against common cyberthreats and attacks. The C|CT offers a multifaceted approach that incorporates network defense, ethical hacking, and security operations to ensure that certification holders have a strong, well-rounded background that enables them to configure, analyze, and identify problems within an organization. The C|CT course equips participants with the skills required for the following roles:

• IT networking specialist
• Cybersecurity technician
• Network administrator
• Security operations center (SOC) analyst
• IT manager
• Network engineer

No specific prerequisites are required for the C|CT certification, although previous knowledge and experience in IT and networking with a focus on cybersecurity can be an advantage. Candidates should have knowledge of computers and computer networks prior to entering the C|CT program, although core technologies are covered in the curriculum.