competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Cyber Security Technician
CompTIA, Inc.

Work Process Content
On the Job Training

Basic Hardware
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- Demonstrate knowledge of various mobile device types, their features, and purpose.
- Demonstrate skills required to manage and troubleshoot computer hardware and peripheral devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common computer hardware and interfaces.
- Demonstrate skills required to troubleshoot general computer hardware issues and printer problems.
- Demonstrate skills required to configure peripherals, printers, and related applications to support external hardware.
Basic Networking
2
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic networking concepts (wired and wireless).
- Demonstrate skills required to configure and troubleshoot device connectivity (LAN and Internet Access).
Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
2
- Demonstrate knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including cloud storage and security configurations.
- Demonstrate skills required to configure client-side virtualization, cloud storage applications and file synchronization features.
Operating System Basics
6
- Demonstrate knowledge of important Microsoft Windows 10 operating system features and their purpose.
- Demonstrate skills required to install, configure, and secure Microsoft Windows 10 operating system versions.
- Demonstrate skills required to troubleshoot Microsoft Windows operating system problems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of important Mac OS and Linux OS desktop operating system features and their purpose.
- Demonstrate skills required to configure, secure, and troubleshoot various operating systems Mac OS and Linux OS.
- Demonstrate skills required to troubleshoot mobile operating systems.
IT Security Basics
4
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic enterprise security concepts and wireless security protocols.
- Demonstrate skills required to perform account management, configure wireless security, and detect and remove malware on workstations and mobile devices.
- Demonstrate skills to troubleshoot common computer security issues.
- Demonstrate skills required to troubleshoot application security issues.
General IT Operations
4
- Demonstrate knowledge of ticketing systems and documentation procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of disaster recovery concepts and backup procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of licensing and privacy and policy concepts, including how to address prohibited content.
- Demonstrate knowledge of scripting languages, basic functions, and logic structures.
Network Fundamentals
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- Demonstrate knowledge of the OSI model and relevant encapsulation concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of network topologies and network types.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cables, types of connectors, and the purpose for each.
- Demonstrate skills required to configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ports, protocols, and services, as well as their purpose.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic architecture concepts related to corporate and datacenter network environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cloud concepts and connectivity alternatives.
Network Implementations
4
- Demonstrate knowledge of network devices, their features, and placement within a network.
- Demonstrate knowledge of routing technologies and concepts for bandwidth management.
- Demonstrate skills required to configure and deploy Ethernet switching solutions, including VLANs.
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy wireless standards configurations and technologies.
Network Operations
3
- Demonstrate skills required to leverage statistics and sensors in support of network availability.
- Demonstrate knowledge of organizational documents and policies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery concepts.
Network Security
4
- Demonstrate knowledge of network security concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of types of network attacks.
- Demonstrate skills required to implement network hardening techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of remote access techniques and related security risks.
Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
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- Demonstrate knowledge of types of social engineering methods.
- Demonstrate skills required to analyze potential signs to determine the type of attack.
- Demonstrate skills required to analyze potential signs related to application attacks, including network-based attacks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of threat actors, vectors, and intelligence sources.
- Demonstrate knowledge of security concerns related to several types of vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of methods used to assess organizational security, including compliance and security assessments and penetration tests.
Architecture and Design
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- Demonstrate knowledge of foundational security concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts related to authentication and authorization design.
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy cybersecurity resilience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of security risks related to embedded and specialized systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of physical security methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cryptographic concepts.
Implementation
6
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy host and application security solutions.
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy secure network designs.
- Demonstrate skills required to apply configurations for wireless security.
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy secure mobile phones/devices.
- Demonstrate skills required to deploy cybersecurity solutions in a cloud environment.
- Demonstrate skills required to implement identity and account management controls, including public key infrastructure.
Operations and Incident Response
4
- Demonstrate knowledge of incident response policies, processes, and procedures.
- Demonstrate skills required to leverage data sources in support of an investigation.
- Demonstrate skills required to implement mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of important aspects related to digital forensics.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
3
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact the security posture of an organization.
- Demonstrate knowledge of risk management processes and concepts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of privacy and sensitive data concepts as they relate to security.
Business Acumen
2
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the employer’s corporate structure and business model, including its product and services portfolio, its primary customers, and its top competitors.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the employer’s brand messaging, its value proposition in the marketplace, and key success metrics.
Employability Skills
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- Demonstrate skills to provide competent customer service using active listening and empathy during various interactions (e.g., in-person, over telephone, email, and chat).
- Demonstrate ability to manage stress and other emotions in the workplace to reduce conflict, foster collaboration, and promote wellness.
- Demonstrate skills required to take and give productive critical feedback.
- Demonstrate skills required to problem-solve using critical thinking, clarifying questions, and knowing when to escalate a situation to a superior.
- Demonstrate skills to explain complex issues to non-technical customers without jargon or blaming.
- Demonstrate ability to conduct oneself with integrity, professionalism, and in accordance with organization policy and procedure.
- Demonstrate skills to communicate with colleagues, managers, and end users effectively and clearly, in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate ability to use language, tone of voice, and non-verbal communication to neutralize conflict in the workplace.
- Demonstrate skills required to collaborate effectively with team members from across the organization.
- Demonstrate ability to use respectful cross-cultural communication to work successfully across the organization and with diverse coworkers.
- Demonstrate knowledge required to manage time effectively, minimizing distractions to maintain productivity, prioritize work appropriately, and meet deadlines with situational awareness.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing organizational landscape.
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
New Employee Skills
• Sexual harassment prevention
• Safety training
• Company orientation including privacy and confidentiality
• Tools (internal messaging apps, office applications)
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Business Acumen
• Company vision, mission, and key success metrics
• The company’s products and services and value proposition in the market
3
Employability Skills
• Managing conflict
• Being an effective team member
• Business communication etiquette
• Interpersonal communication
• Intercultural communication
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Workplace wellness and managing stress
• Handling workplace change
• Leading across generations and personalities
• Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion fundamentals
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Technical and Professional Skills - CompTIA A+ Coursework and Certification
• Hardware – Identify, use, and connect hardware components and devices
• Windows Operating System – Install and support Windows OS including command line and client support
• Mobile Devices – Install and configure laptops and other mobile devices
• Software Troubleshooting – Troubleshoot computer and mobile device issues including application security support
• Networking – Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
• Other OS & Technologies – Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS
• Hardware and Network Troubleshooting – Troubleshoot device and network issues
• Security – Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
• Operational Procedures – Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
• CompTIA A+ CertMaster Learn, CompTIA Labs and CertMaster Practice (or similar courseware)
• Pass CompTIA A+ exam – Highly recommend passing A+ exam before beginning on-the-job training
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Technical and Professional Skills - CompTIA Network+ Coursework and Certification
• Network Fundamentals – OSI model layers and encapsulation concepts. Configuring a subnet and using appropriate IP addressing schemes.
• Network implementation – Network devices, their features, and appropriate placement on the network. Configuring and deploying Ethernet switching features, including VLANs.
• Network Operations – Using statistics and sensors to ensure network availability. High availability and disaster recovery concepts and solutions.
• Network Security – Understand types of network attacks, remote access methods, and related security implications.
• Network Troubleshooting – Use appropriate network software tools and commands. Configure and troubleshoot physical and wireless networks.
• CompTIA Network+ CertMaster Learn, CompTIA Labs and CertMaster Practice (or similar courseware)
• Pass CompTIA Network+ exam
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Technical and Professional Skills - CompTIA Security+ Coursework and Certification
• Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
• Architecture and Design
• Implementation of Cybersecurity
• Operations and Incident Response
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• CompTIA Security+ CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs (integrated) and CertMaster Practice (or similar courseware)
• Pass Security+ exam
180
Cybersecurity Risk Management - edX Cybersecurity Risk Management Certificate*
• Information security risk management framework and methodologies
• Identifying and modeling information security risks
• Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods
*or similar risk management training
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Customer Engagement Skills - IBM Professional Certificate*
• Communication skills focused on clear concise communication and listening
• Appropriate empathetic behavior such as such as patience, curiosity, and willingness to help
• Problem solving to research an issue and help determine an appropriate resolution
• Process adherence to ensure the proper flow and Service Level Agreements are met
*or similar customer service training
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