IT Specialist Cybersecurity (INF-105) Pearson Course

This IT Specialist Cybersecurity course is designed to kick-off your learning journey in information technology and cybersecurity. This course will improve your understanding of key security paradigms, terminology, and mindset.

The goal of the course is to build the skills and knowledge you need to pass the Cybersecurity exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam.

Whatever your current IT skill level, this course can help improve your chances of passing the exam on the first try and becoming a certified IT Specialist Cybersecurity.

Approximately 24 hours. Actual duration will vary by student.

• Full eBook Text Lessons 
• Video learning 
• Hands-on Labs 
• Certification Practice Exams

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 developing the investigative and implementation skills necessary to succeed in the field and have an aptitude and desire to learn more and a willingness to teach others. They are familiar with the toolset at a fundamental level and can assist in threat mitigation and incident response.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain essential security principles
• Describe basic network security concepts
• Implement endpoint security concepts
• Explain vulnerability assessment and risk management
• Describe how to handle incidents