Free cybersecurity training course, entry level cert, and candidate status through is

[MNomadic]

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is now worth ACE credit, though I don't think it would usable at any college:


Level: Vocational-Certificate
Credits (SH): 2
Subject: Introduction to Cybersecurity

https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...65f38bf0e1

[origamishuttle]

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is now worth ACE credit, though I don't think it would usable at any college:

Yes, this is similar to InstantCert Spanish:

Level: Vocational-Certificate
Credits (SH): 3
Subject: Spanish language

Spanish I (acenet.edu)

[lisarox]

I just scheduled my exam for Saturday

[MNomadic]

I just scheduled my exam for Saturday

Nice, good luck!

[bjcheung77]

Bumping this up, as it still should be working, a freebie for exam and/or training! (Read below).

Take the first step to a rewarding career with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP. You don’t need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a field that opens limitless opportunities around the globe.

FREE Cybersecurity Training and Exam! Now for a Limited Time

As part of our commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap, our new global initiative, One Million Certified in Cybersecurity, is providing free CC online self-paced training and exams to one million people around the world.

Note: $50 membership fee to claim the certification.
Link: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc

Just to make sure everyone understands, this is exactly as mentioned in the original post - FREE Cybersecurity Training and Exam! Now for a Limited Time. So... For those starting out, this may work for you. It does cost $50 for the certification or membership, but do you need it? Yes - pay for it, no - so, skip it!

Basically, members can't and shouldn't expect to have everything FREE, businesses and people need to make money on their end as well. Essentially... You are getting free training and an exam for practice, if you need the cert/membership, get it for $50, if not, skip that step and go your merry way!

[Chimera]

Bumping this up, as it still should be working, a freebie for exam and/or training! (Read below).

Take the first step to a rewarding career with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP. You don’t need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a field that opens limitless opportunities around the globe.

FREE Cybersecurity Training and Exam! Now for a Limited Time

As part of our commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap, our new global initiative, One Million Certified in Cybersecurity, is providing free CC online self-paced training and exams to one million people around the world.

Note: $50 membership fee to claim the certification.
Link: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc

Just to make sure everyone understands, this is exactly as mentioned in the original post - FREE Cybersecurity Training and Exam! Now for a Limited Time. So... For those starting out, this may work for you. It does cost $50 for the certification or membership, but do you need it? Yes - pay for it, no - so, skip it!

Basically, members can't and shouldn't expect to have everything FREE, businesses and people need to make money on their end as well. Essentially... You are getting free training and an exam for practice, if you need the cert/membership, get it for $50, if not, skip that step and go your merry way!

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[indigoshuffle]

So if someone were starting at the absolute bottom with no prior knowledge, this cert would be a good first step? Seems like an amazing opportunity. Thank you

[bjcheung77]

So if someone were starting at the absolute bottom with no prior knowledge, this cert would be a good first step? Seems like an amazing opportunity. Thank you

Yes, this would work for that purpose, to get the individual interested in the subject matter and give them a good introduction. They can then build up to the cheapies/freebies mentioned on the WIKI, such as TEEX Cybersecurity certs, Coursera/Google IT & Cybersecurity certs, along with the EdX Professional Certificates.

[sanantone]

This certification is not worth an annual $50 fee. LOL. I paid once, and I decided not to renew my membership. You can go through the study materials for free, but there are a bunch of places that offer introductory cybersecurity training for free. I have several CompTIA certifications and an EC Council certification, so keeping the CC was pointless.

[MNomadic]

So if someone were starting at the absolute bottom with no prior knowledge, this cert would be a good first step? Seems like an amazing opportunity. Thank you

Yes. It's perfect for someone with minimal/no IT/cybersecurity experience/knowledge.

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This certification is not worth an annual $50 fee. LOL. I paid once, and I decided not to renew my membership. You can go through the study materials for free, but there are a bunch of places that offer introductory cybersecurity training for free. I have several CompTIA certifications and an EC Council certification, so keeping the CC was pointless.

I agree, this cert alone wouldn't be worth it for someone who already has different certs/experience. Mine is still active because I passed CISSP and CCSP afterwards.