Certified Cybersecurity Associate
TechDX

Certified Cybersecurity Associate

Certified Cybersecurity Associate is a certification for professionals and career-changers seeking a hands-on, lab-driven entry point into cybersecurity. Build skills across core domains, including networking, systems, cloud security, and threat defence through real-world labs.

100 hours
Online, Self-paced

Who Should Enroll?

IT Support Specialists ICT Professionals Career Starters Network Technicians Help Desk Technicians

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Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy (recommended)

No prior cybersecurity experience required

What You’ll Learn

Understand core IT systems, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals

Learn how cyber threats, attacks, and defence strategies work

Explore system administration across Windows and Linux environments

Understand cloud computing, virtualization, and modern infrastructure

Learn how to analyse threats and apply security controls in real scenarios

Gain insight into AI-driven security operations and emerging technologies

Additional Learning Benefits

Interactive Learning Experience – Engage with digital lessons and coursework delivered through the TechDX platform

Hands-On AI-Powered Labs – Practice using real tools and workflows in adaptive, real-world environments

Applied Certification Assessments – Complete scenario-based exams that validate practical, job-ready skills

AI-Powered Learner Support – Access 24/7 support through Ember, with in-platform hints and a simple unified support system

Seamless Access – Fully browser-based learning with no installs or special equipment required

Topics Covered

Foundations - Computer Fundamentals, Networking Basics, Cybersecurity Awareness, Ethical Hacking, AI in Cybersecurity

Systems - Network Administration, Windows and Linux System Management, Active Directory

Operations - Cloud Computing (AWS), Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, MITRE), Threat Intelligence, AI-driven Security Operations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand core cybersecurity concepts and IT system fundamentals

Analyse networks and identify basic security risks

Configure and manage systems across Windows and Linux environments

Apply security controls to protect systems and network infrastructure

Analyse threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber incidents

Apply cybersecurity frameworks and tools in real-world scenarios

Certification Exam

  • Format: Applied assessment with practical tasks

  • Duration: 2.5 to 6 hours

  • Access Window: 14 days

  • Passing Score: 70 out of 100 (Pass/Fail)

  • Location: Online via the TechDX platform

  • Assessment Includes:

    • Verbal Assessment
    • Practical Challenge & Report

Tools You'll Explore

Wireshark
Cisco Packet Tracer
Windows Command Line
Linux Command Line
AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC)

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