Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking @NCC

NCC's Center for Business and Industry has joined forces with industry leaders like Google, Amazon, and CompTIA to offer the following IT certifications and workshops.

Introduction to Ethical Hacking
This informational workshop will provide an overview of ethical hacking including the laws and standards used in the pentesting industry. Learn the requirements of professional ethical hackers and discover the important roles they play in government, business, industry, and education. Learn how to get started in the pentesting field.

Avoiding and Detecting the Modern Hacker
This informational session shows you how to avoid and detect personal hacks. Learn how Social Engineering is used to gain identifying information for credit card fraud and identity theft.

The Dark Web
This informational workshop explores the history and current uses of the Dark Web. Learn how ethical hackers combat crime and aid law enforcement in bringing cyber criminals to justice. Learn how to get started in the Ethical hacking field.

Social Engineering Basics
The number one hackable system is the human. This interactive workshop covers the most common hacking approaches used in the hacking industry. Social Engineering, hacks aimed at humans, include DOS attacks, Phishing, Vishing, and other types of attacks. Learn how these hacks are done, how to prevent and stop them (when possible).

What is Cryptocurrency?
Have you heard of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin or Dogecoin on the news, TV, or even Elon Musk? But what is cryptocurrency? How does it work? How is it made? What is mining? What can I buy with cryptocurrency? Have all your questions answered and more in this course.

Build Your First Machine Learning Project
Have you heard of machine learning? Would you like to teach your computer to do work for you? How can cars drive themselves? Learn about AI/Machine Learning and create your first project in this course.

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy Cloud Foundations is a 20-hour course that is intended for learners who are seeking an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing and support. Successful completion of this program is beneficial to entry level and experienced IT professionals for both career development and advancement.

Google IT Support Professional
This hands-on, self-paced professional certificate program, fully developed by Google, introduces learners to the fundamentals of IT support that are critical for success as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. This certificate program is open for registration now and can be started at any time.

Certified Ethical Hacker v10 (CEH)
The goal of this course is to help you master an ethical hacking methodology that can be used in a penetration testing or ethical hacking situation. You walk out the door with ethical hacking skills that are highly in demand, as well as the globally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker certification! This course will immerse you in a “Hacker Mindset;” provide a hands-on training environment employing a systematic ethical hacking process; teach you how to scan, test, hack and secure target systems; cover the Five Phases of Ethical Hacking, diving into Reconnaissance, Gaining Access, Enumeration, Maintaining Access, and Covering your Tracks; prepare you to take the exam.

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment, recommend and implement appropriate security solutions, monitor and secure hybrid environments (including cloud, mobile, and IoT), operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance, and identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

CompTIA Network+
Organizations and IT professionals face new network challenges and complexities as they navigate through increased security concerns, hybrid working environments, and the need for maximum performance and increased productivity. In today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever for organizations to trust that their networks are secure, uninterrupted and flexible. Network+ reflects current skills related to network engineers and prepares professionals to work effectively and efficiently, supporting and optimizing today’s network environments.

For more details about our programs, contact ITED@northampton.edu, or complete our request for information form today!

Request Information