Course Description

This 3-day course develops foundational cybersecurity skills aligned with the EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) certification standards. Participants will gain essential knowledge in information security, network security, and ethical hacking fundamentals to identify vulnerabilities and implement security controls. The course provides a practical introduction to cybersecurity for professionals seeking to build a solid security foundation.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand core information security concepts and principles
  • Apply network security fundamentals and controls
  • Identify common vulnerabilities and security weaknesses
  • Implement basic security controls and countermeasures
  • Conduct fundamental security assessments and audits
  • Develop security awareness and professional security practices

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for IT professionals, network administrators, security beginners, and technical staff seeking to build foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills aligned with industry standards.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Information Security Fundamental

  • Core information security concepts: CIA triad
  • Security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
  • Security policies, standards, and frameworks
  • Cryptography fundamentals and applications
  • Identity and access management basics
  • Security awareness and social engineering

Day 2 – Network Security

  • Network security fundamentals and protocols
  • Firewalls, IDS, and IPS systems
  • VPN and secure remote access
  • Wireless network security
  • Common network attacks and countermeasures
  • Network security monitoring and logging 

Day 3 – Ethical Hacking Fundamentals & Security Assessment

  • Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing
  • Reconnaissance and information gathering techniques
  • Vulnerability scanning and assessment
  • Web application security basics
  • Security audit and assessment methodology
  • Security incident response fundamentals

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.