Cybersecurity Analyst Module (preparation for the CCST Cybersecurity)

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DURATION	70 hours Instructor-led 7 Mondays from 8:30 to 17:30 in-person +2–3 hours of self-paced work per week
CALENDAR	02.03.2026 09.03.2026 16.03.2026 23.03.2026 13.04.2026 20.04.2026 27.04.2026
LOCATION	Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Centre (LLLC) 2-4 rue Pierre Hentges L-1726 Luxembourg
LEVEL	Intermediate
PREREQUISITES	Online entrance test with instant results (40 questions, approximately 40 minutes)
EVALUATION METHOD	Final exam at the LLLC to earn the digital badge, combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical labs.
REGISTRATION FEES	€885 (lunch included)

Course Objectives

Cybersecurity Essentials is designed for learners who want to start their cybersecurity career journey. Cybersecurity Essentials prepares students to take their first stepping stone toward entry-level or continuing their education toward associate and professional level job roles. This module assist in developing the skills necessary to do the following:

• Explain how threat actors execute some of the most common types of cyber attacks, network security principles, how TCP/IP vulnerabilities enable network attacks.
• Recommend measures to mitigate threats.
• Troubleshoot a wireless network.
• Explain how devices and services are used to enhance network security.
• Use Windows administrative tools and implement basic Linux security.
• Evaluate endpoint protection and the impacts of malware.
• Use cybersecurity best practices to improve confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Explain approaches to network security defense.
• Implement some of the various aspects of system and network defense.
• Configure local and server-based access control.
• Implement access control lists (ACLs) to filter traffic and mitigate network attacks.
• Explain how firewalls are implemented to provide network security.
• Implement Zone-Based Policy Firewall using the CLI.
• Recommend cloud security requirements based on a given cloud scenario.
• Determine the cryptographic techniques that are required to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.
• Explain how security technologies affect security monitoring.
• Use different types of logs and records to store information regarding hosts and the network.
• Explain the process of evaluating alerts.
• Create documents and policies related to cybersecurity governance and compliance.
• Use tools for network security testing and evaluate threat intelligence sources.
• Explain how endpoint vulnerabilities are assessed and managed.
• Select security controls based on risk assessment outcomes.
• Use incident response models and forensic techniques to investigate security incidents.

Course Description

In this course, learners develop workforce readiness skills and build a foundation for success in cybersecurity-related careers. With interactive media support, participants learn, apply, and practice cybersecurity knowledge and skills through a series of in-depth, hands-on experiences and simulated activities that reinforce their learning.

Cybersecurity Essentials teaches comprehensive cybersecurity concepts and skills at the entry level, from threat mitigation and defense to post-incident forensics. Learners will progress from basic cybersecurity concepts to experiences in assessing vulnerabilities and risks.

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