Cyber Defense Pathway: SOC analysis, threat detection, incident response
Certified Cybersecurity Associate
Lay the foundation. Launch your future with Certified Cybersecurity Associate.
Certified Cybersecurity Associate is your entry point into the cybersecurity world. Build the digital fluency, systems confidence, and core skills that power advanced technical and compliance pathways. No experience required—just commitment.
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Not every learner starts with a tech background. That’s why Certified Cybersecurity Associate was built to be different. This entry-level, browser-based training prepares learners to move confidently into specialized certifications—without requiring prior experience.
Through hands-on labs and immersive instruction, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in computing, networking, and cybersecurity operations, plus critical exposure to emerging technologies like generative AI.
Outcome: You’ll be ready to specialize in and pursue the following pathways:
Governance, Risk, & Compliance Pathway: Risk management, compliance frameworks, security policy
Built for real people starting real journeys.
Certified Cybersecurity Associate is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re switching careers or just starting out, this program gives you a clear, confidence-building path forward.
Career Starters
No experience needed—gain hands-on skills and certs that open the door to real cybersecurity roles.
Career Changers
A supported, practical path into cybersecurity—no IT background or tech degree required.
Non-Technical Professionals
Build confidence and technical fluency with browser-based labs and applied, role-aligned training.
Academic Institutions
A turnkey, scalable program to equip students with real-world skills and stackable, cert-backed credentials.
Future-proof foundations.
Build essential cybersecurity, computing, and network skills that prepare you to specialize—and stand out.
Certified Cybersecurity Associate includes three stackable microcredentials, each aligned with the core competencies you’ll need to succeed in cybersecurity.
Start strong. Advance with confidence.
The cybersecurity field needs capable professionals—not just credentials. This pathway helps you prove your skills, prepare for specialization, and take the first step toward a real cybersecurity career.