Overview
The Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate Program will enrich your knowledge of cybersecurity and provide you with strategies to assist in protecting your organization’s network and data as well as your personal information. You will gain an understanding of why cybersecurity matters, your role as an end user in cybersecurity, various cyber attacks, and strategies to protect yourself and your organization from being a victim of a cyber attack.
Required Courses
The following courses are required in order to receive a Cybersecurity Essentials certificate.
Note: All courses must be taken within three (3) years of the date of the application.
How to Apply for this Certificate
Once all five (5) courses have been completed, participants should complete the Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate Application and email the completed form to [email protected].
Certificates will be printed and mailed to the physical mailing address on your application.
Who This Certificate Is For
This certificate is targeted towards state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees, private sector employees, and students that use computers and/or mobile devices as part of their job or education.
Funding Options
Many of these courses may be DHS/FEMA funded. Please double check for each course. For more information, go to the DHS/FEMA Funded webpage.
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