Cyber Specialist

The Cyber Specialist Certification, by Certification Partners and Cyber Advisory Partners, focuses on critical cybersecurity aspects essential for protecting individuals, businesses, and society in the digital age.

Cyber Advisory Partners was formed in 2020 by a handful of seasoned cyber operations professionals with shared nexus skillsets centered on national security cyber operations and agile new organizations to address fast-evolving threats. We advise early-stage companies on how to translate innovative ideas into commercial capabilities in an optimal fashion with the right strategy, financial underpinning, and relationships to achieve success.

Industry Alignment

• Aligns with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
• Meets industry best practices in cybersecurity principles and practices, along with national cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Cybersecurity Concepts

• Describes safe Internet habits.
• Explores cybersecurity laws and regulations
• Recognizes the role of government agencies in digital security.
• Explores ethical dilemmas related to privacy and hacking.

Cyber Threat Methodologies

• Examines various cyberattack types.
• Discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, both for cyberattacks and defense.

Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques

• Covers essential cybersecurity tools.
• Discusses the role of cryptography.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Identifies risk management strategies for minimizing cybersecurity threats.
• Explores incident response protocols for handling security breaches effectively.
• Explains how to secure devices, networks, and IoT environments to prevent cyber threats.

Social Engineering & Human Factors

• Explores social engineering tactics used in cyberattacks.
• Discusses human factors in cybersecurity and how awareness can mitigate risks.

Career Pathways in Cybersecurity

• Explores skills needed for various cybersecurity roles.
• Highlights job opportunities and career growth in the cybersecurity field.

Cybersecurity in Business

•  Emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes.
• Focuses on protecting customer data and ensuring business continuity.
• Explores business opportunities in the cybersecurity industry.

This certification equips individuals with essential cybersecurity skills, helping them advance their careers and contribute to a more secure digital world.

Prerequisites: Understanding of networking concepts.

*The courseware is not required to sit for the certification exam.

Exam Objectives