CyberCore - Security Essentials (SEC-100) aims
to help aspiring cybersecurity professionals prepare and compete
for the most in-demand jobs
NEW YORK, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OffSec, the
leader in continuous cybersecurity workforce development,
resilience, and learning, today announced the availability of
CyberCore - Security Essentials (SEC-100), the company's
first entry-level online cybersecurity training course and
certification, OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC).
With the global cybersecurity workforce facing a critical
shortage of skilled professionals, certifications for entry-level
roles and aspiring cybersecurity professionals can play a pivotal
role in mitigating this gap.
OffSec, renowned for advanced cybersecurity certifications like
the OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP) and OffSec Web Assessor
(OSWA), is thrilled to introduce a new course and certification
designed to provide hands-on training for entry-level cybersecurity
professionals.
CyberCore - Security Essentials is designed for recent
graduates, IT professionals transitioning into cybersecurity, and
those looking to start their careers in this dynamic and rapidly
growing field. Additionally, for enterprises and other
organizations faced with a cybersecurity talent shortage,
CyberCore - Security Essentials can help upskill their teams
and fill internal cybersecurity roles with well-trained
professionals.
OffSec elevates foundational training beyond typical industry
courses by integrating hands-on labs into almost every module,
ensuring that practical experience is a core component of the
curriculum. Focusing on the core curriculum necessary for
cybersecurity professionals, CyberCore - Security Essentials makes
it easy for anyone to understand the impact of security across an
organization and reinforces that understanding with hands-on
training.
"SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials will help
organizations fill the cybersecurity workforce gap, currently
estimated by ISC2 at four million, by providing new
entrants into cybersecurity the core knowledge and hands-on
training they need to get started on the path to become successful
cybersecurity professionals," stated Ning
Wang, OffSec CEO.
The course offers 12 months of online access to a wealth of
course materials including 40 modules and hands-on labs,
culminating in a 6-hour proctored exam. Upon passing the exam,
learners will earn the OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC) SEC-100
designation, demonstrating their role-ready skills across multiple
cybersecurity domains, including:
- Offensive techniques
- Defensive tactics
- Networking basics
- Scripting
- Application and operating system security
- Secure software and web development
- Cloud security
- Cyber risk management
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- AI in cybersecurity
- Job interview preparation
SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials, available for
purchase at offsec.com/cybercore, is priced at $899. It includes 12 months of online access to
course materials and hands-on labs, and two attempts at the
proctored exam to earn the OSCC SEC-100 certification.
For more information, also visit the company's CyberCore
- Security Essentials blog post.
About OffSec
OffSec is the leading provider of
continuous professional and workforce development, training, and
education for cybersecurity practitioners. OffSec's distinct
pedagogy and practical, hands-on learning help organizations fill
the infosec talent gap by training their teams on today's most
critical skills. With the OffSec Learning Library featuring 7,000
hours of content, including over 1,800 videos, and 4,200+ labs.
OffSec demonstrates its commitment to empowering individuals and
organizations to fight cyber threats with indispensable
cybersecurity skills and resources. OffSec also funds and maintains
Kali Linux, the leading operating system for penetration testing,
ethical hacking, and network security assessments. For more
information, visit offsec.com and follow us on X and
LinkedIn.
Contact:
Scott Ablin
s.ablin@offsec.com
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