The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) is an entry-level certification programme developed by EC-Council, designed to equip individuals withstrong foundational and practical cybersecurity skills. The courseaddresses the growing global demand for cybersecurity professionals by combining theoretical knowledge with intensive hands-on training in a real world cyber range environment.
This programme focuses on building core competencies across key cybersecurity domains, including network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security operations, enabling participants to understand, identify, and respond to modern cyber threats effectively
A key highlight of the C|CT is its practical, skills-based approach, with over 85 hands-on labs and approximately 50% of training dedicated to real-life lab activities conducted in a live cyber range. Participants are also exposed to capture-the-flag (CTF) challenges, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in simulated real-world scenarios.
Upon completion, learners will gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, technical skills, and operational practices, preparing them for roles such as Cybersecurity Technician, SOC Analyst, Network Administrator, and IT Security Specialist. The programme is suitable for students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals, with no strict prerequisites required, making it an ideal starting point for individuals looking to enter or transition into the cybersecurity field.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand core cybersecurity principles
- Demonstrate knowledge across key cybersecurity domains
- Apply practical cybersecurity skills
- Implement network and system security
- Manage identity, access, and data protection
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and risks
- Work with modern IT and security technologies
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
- Prepare for entry-level cybersecurity roles
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Who Should Take This Course ?
Ideal for IT support specialists, junior cybersecurity staff, system technicians, and anyone involved in maintaining secure IT environments, this certification equips you with the practical skills to monitor systems, detect vulnerabilities, and respond effectively to security incidents.
Take the next step in your cybersecurity journey — build a strong technical foundation, strengthen system defenses, and keep your organization’s digital infrastructure safe and resilient.
- Exam Information
- - Exam Title: Certified Cybersecurity Technician
- - Exam Code : 212-82
- - Number of Questions : 60
- - Duration : 3 Hours
- - Delivery: Online via the EC-Council exam portal
- - Format: Multiple-choice questions and hands-on practical exam
- - Exam Mode: Remote proctoring services
- - Passing Score : 60-85%
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Module 01: Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Define Threat Sources
- Define Threat Actors / Agents
- Define Malware and its Types
- Define Vulnerabilities
- Understand Different Types of Vulnerabilities
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Module 02: Information Security Attacks
- Understand Information Security Attacks
- Describe Hacking Methodologies and Frameworks
- Understand Network-level Attacks
- Physical Attacks
- Adversarial Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Understand Application-level and OS-level Attacks
- Understand Social Engineering Attacks
- Understand Wireless Networkspecific Attacks
- Mobile Device-specific Attacks
- Understand IoT, OT and Cloud Attacks
- Understand Cryptographic Attacks
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Module 03: Network Security Fundamentals
- Discuss Information Security Fundamentals
- Discuss Network Security Fundamentals
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Module 04: Identification, Authentication & Authorization
- Discuss Access Control Principles, Terminologies and Models
- Discuss Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Module 05: Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls
- Discuss Various Regulatory Framework, Laws and Acts
- Understand Information Security Governance and Compliance Program
- Learn to Design and Develop Security Policies
- Learn to Conduct Different Type of Security and Awareness Training
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Module 06: Network Security Controls - Physical Controls
- Understand the Importance of Physical Controls
- Discuss Various Physical Security Controls
- Describe Workplace Security
- Describe Various Environmental Controls
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Module 07: Network Security Controls - Technical Controls
- Discuss Essentials Network Security Protocols
- Discuss Security Benefits of Network Segmentation
- Understand Different Types of Firewalls and their Role
- Understand Different Types of IDS/IPS and their Role
- Understand Different Types of Honeypots
- Understand Different Types of Proxy Servers and their Benefit
- Discuss Fundamentals of VPN and its important in Network Security
- Discuss Other Network Security Controls
- Discuss Importance of Load Balancing in Network Security
- Understand Various Antivirus / Anti-malware Software
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Module 08: Network Security Assessment Technique and Tools
- Discuss Threat Hunting
- Discuss Various Threat Intelligence Feeds and Sources
- Discuss Vulnerability Assessment
- Discuss Ethical Hacking Concepts
- Understand Fundamentals of Penetration Testing and its Benefits
- Understand the Fundamentals of Configuration Management and Asset Management
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Module 09: Application Security
- Understand Secure Application Design and Architecture
- Understand Software Security Standards, Models and Framework
- Understand Secure Application, Development and Automation
- Application Security Testing Technique and Tools
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Module 10: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Understand Virtualization Essential Concepts and OS Virtualization Security
- Understand Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Discuss the Insights of Cloud Security and Best Practices
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Module 11: Wireless Network Security
- Understand Wireless Network Fundamentals
- Understand Wireless Network Encryption Mechanisms
- Discuss Different Types of Wireless Network Authentication Methods
- Discuss and Implement Wireless Network Security Measures
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Module 12: Mobile Device Security
- Understand Various Mobile Device Connection Methods
- Discuss Various Mobile Device Management Concepts
- Discuss Common Mobile Usage Policies in Enterprises
- Discuss Security Risks and Guidelines Associated with Enterprises Mobile Usage Policies
- Discuss and Implement Various Enterprise-level Mobile Security Management Solutions
- Discuss and Implement General Security Guidelines and Best Practices on Mobile Platforms
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Module 13: IoT and OT Security
- Understand IoT Devices, Application Areas and Communication Models
- Discuss the Security in IoT-enabled Environments
- Understand OT Concepts, Devices and Protocols
- Discuss the Security in OT-enabled Environments
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Module 14: Cryptography
- Discuss Cryptographic Security Techniques
- Discuss Various Cryptographic Algorithms
- Discuss Various Hash Functions and Cryptographic Tools
- Discuss PKI and Certificate Management Concepts
- Discuss Other Applications of Cryptography
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Module 15: Data Security
- Understand Data Security and its Importance
- Discuss Various Data Security Controls
- Discuss Data Backup, Retention and Destruction
- Discuss Data Loss Prevention Concepts
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Module 16: Network Troubleshooting
- Discuss Network Troubleshooting
- Learn Troubleshooting Basic Network Issues Using Utilities and Tools
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Module 17: Network Traffic Monitoring
- Understand the Need and Advantages of Network Traffic Monitoring
- Determine Baseline Traffic Signature for Normal and Suspicious Network Traffic
- Perform Network Monitoring for Suspicious Traffic
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Module 18: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
- Understand Logging Concepts
- Discuss Log Monitoring and Analysis on Windows Systems
- Discuss Log Monitoring and Analysis on Linux
- Discuss Various Log Management Tools
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Module 19: Incident Response
- Understand Incident Response Concepts
- Understand the Role of First Responder in Incident Response
- Describe Incident Handling and Response Process
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Module 20: Computer Forensics
- Understand the Fundamental of Computer Forensics
- Understand Digital Evidence
- Identify the Roles and Responsibilities of a Forensic Investigator
- Understand the Forensic Investigation Process and its Importance
- Discuss Various Forensic Investigation Phases
- Digital Evidence Sources to Support Forensic Investigation
- Collecting the Evidence
- Securing the Evidence
- Overview of Data Acquisition
- Performing Evidence Analysis
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Module 21: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Understand Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Concepts
- Discuss BC/DR Activities
- Understand Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
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Module 22: Risk Management
- Understand Risk Management Concepts
- Discuss Various Risk Management Phases
Upon successfully passing the examination for this course, participants will be awarded a certificate, an example of which is shown below.
EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
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Physical Class 5 Days
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Online Class 5 Days
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Language English