Cybersecurity Workforce Development Pathway
Choose the pathway that fits your experience: a 12-week workforce program for emerging cybersecurity professionals, or a focused 6-week advanced program for IT professionals preparing for CompTIA Security+.
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Program Pathways
150+
Training Hours
SY0-701
Security+ Aligned
2
MCA Certificates
Choose Your Path
Practical cybersecurity training aligned to CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701).
For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, career changers, recent graduates, IT support and help desk technicians, and systems or network administrators seeking practical experience and entry-level security readiness.
Explore 12-Week ProgramFor IT professionals, help desk technicians, network and systems administrators, IT support specialists, and candidates focused on earning the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Explore AdvancedCareer Entry Pathway
An intensive instructor-led program combining lessons, hands-on labs, real-world security scenarios, assessments, certification preparation, and career context. Week 0 begins with a written reflection and Security Thinking Framework assessment before technical labs start.
Curriculum Roadmap
Breach analysis, Security Thinking Framework, assets, data, identity, tradeoffs, and Security+ exam strategy.
CIA Triad, AAA, gap analysis, Zero Trust, physical security, deception, disruption, and change management.
PKI, encryption, hashing, and certificates.
Threat actors, phishing, malware, and attack indicators.
Memory, SQL injection, XSS, and operating-system vulnerabilities.
Cloud security, system hardening, and resilience.
Authentication, authorization, and access models.
Data types, classification, backups, recovery, and data security.
Infrastructure, IoT, network appliances, and port security.
Baselines, inventory, wireless security, and application security.
Policies, audits, awareness, capstone work, and final exams.
IT Professional Pathway
Intensive live instruction aligned to CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), supported by CertMaster Learn modules, hands-on training, targeted concept review, and exam preparation.
Duration
6 weeks
Class Days
Monday-Friday
Class Time
9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Attendance
Online for the full instructional day
Camera
On unless approved
Platform
CompTIA CertMaster Learn
Certification
Security+ (SY0-701)
Exam
Certification date TBD
Exam-voucher eligibility requires successful completion of applicable program requirements. The Security+ exam date is TBD.
CertMaster Learn Roadmap
Foundational knowledge, common threats, and encryption principles.
Authentication, enterprise networking, and cloud security.
Business continuity, vulnerability management, and network defense.
Detection, monitoring, incident response, and malicious-activity indicators.
Governance, risk management, compliance, and data protection.
Final review and CompTIA Security+ certification-exam preparation.
Professional Learning Environment
Attend all scheduled class sessions Monday through Friday.
Actively participate in instructor-led instruction, discussions, and labs.
Keep your camera on during live instruction unless prior approval is granted.
Complete assigned modules and assessments by scheduled deadlines.
Maintain professional communication and engagement throughout the program.
Complete program requirements and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
Your Next Move
Apply and the MCA team will help you identify the pathway that fits your experience and career goals.
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