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Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT) is an entry-level certification designed by EC-Council to equip individuals with foundational, hands-on skills across multiple cybersecurity domains. It’s ideal for those starting a career in cybersecurity or transitioning from IT roles. The course emphasizes real-world, practical learning with over 85 hands-on labs, making it one of the most immersive entry-level programs available.
Who It’s For:
This course is tailored for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT technicians looking to transition into cybersecurity, students and recent graduates in IT or computer science, and anyone seeking a strong foundation in cybersecurity practices.
What You’ll Learn:
The CCT program covers a wide range of topics, including network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, security operations, risk management, threat intelligence, application security, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
Course Outline:
Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Information Security Attacks
Network Security Fundamentals
Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
Network Security Controls – Administrative, Physical, and Technical
Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Application Security
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Wireless Network Security
Mobile Device Security
IoT and OT Security
Cryptography
Data Security
Network Troubleshooting
Network Traffic Monitoring
Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Incident Response
Computer Forensics
Risk Management
Why It’s Valuable for Federal Employees and Contractors:
Federal agencies and contractors face increasing cybersecurity threats and require personnel with validated, hands-on skills. The CCT certification aligns with NIST NICE Framework roles and provides a broad technical foundation that supports compliance with federal cybersecurity workforce requirements. It’s especially useful for those entering roles in SOC teams, incident response, or network defense.
Delivery Formats:
The CCT program is available in multiple flexible formats: In-Person Training, Online Self-Paced, and Online Instructor-Led.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Understand key issues in cybersecurity including threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
Learn different types of malware and their behaviors
Master network security fundamentals and controls (administrative, physical, technical)
Apply network security assessment techniques and tools
Understand identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
Implement secure application design and testing
Gain knowledge of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
Understand wireless, mobile, IoT, and OT security
Learn cryptography and data security controls
Perform network troubleshooting, traffic monitoring, and log analysis
Understand incident handling, computer forensics, and risk management
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.