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Syllabus
Training Modules
This course provides you with multiple training modules, each of which is designed to teach you practical skills that can help you solve important cyber problems. Each module offers exercises that will help you build your skills and capabilities.
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MCL-001:
Foundational Knowledge and Concepts
- 4 exercises
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MCL-002:
Governance Concepts
- 3 exercises
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MCL-101:
Professional Ethics and Morals
- 6 exercises
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MCL-102:
Measuring Cyber Security Investments and Performance using Metrics
- 9 exercises
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MCL-103:
Budgeting for Cyber Security Investments
- 12 exercises
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MCL-104:
Recruiting and Managing Talent
- 18 exercises
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MCL-105:
Stakeholder Management
- 10 exercises
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MCL-106:
Third Party Management
- Under construction
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MCL-107:
Personal Brand Management
- 13 exercises
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MCL-108:
Professional Writing
- Under construction
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MCL-201:
Managing Major Incidents
- 10 exercises
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MCL-202:
Business Negotiations
- 10 exercises
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MCL-203:
Addressing Cultural Issues
- Under construction
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MCL-301:
Product Evangelism
- Under construction
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MCL-302:
Security Transformation
- Under construction
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MCL-303:
Mentoring and Stewardship
- Under construction
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MCL-401:
Case Studies
- 3 exercises
Scenarios
Cyber professionals must be ready for everything. The typical security training strategy, which focuses on individual skills and tools, is insufficient. You must be able to operate as part of a team, see the big picture, and respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen circumstances. That's why, as part of our training, we use replays of whole cyber missions. Our scenarios help you prepare for the demands of the job and give you confidence in your ability to work professionally.
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MCL-SC-01:
Your First 30 Days As a New CISO
- 8 exercises
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MCL-SC-02:
Dark Risk Management
- 7 exercises
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MCL-SC-03:
Challenges with Metrics and Performance Management
- 4 exercises
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MCL-SC-04:
Team Management
- 4 exercises
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MCL-SC-05:
Stakeholder Management
- 8 exercises
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Certifications
MCSI Industry Certifications are important for you to earn because they signify that you have the skills required to work in a cybersecurity. Certificates of Completion are also important to earn because they signify that you have completed an exercise. Earning Certificates of Completion and Industry Certifications demonstrates that you are willing to put in the extra work to be successful.
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Learn in-demand practical skills
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Receive tailored feedback
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Earn certificates & build a portfolio
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Unlock career opportunities
Sample Exercises
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Help and Support
Unmatched Mentorship: Accelerate Your Growth
At MCSI, mentorship is built to unlock your full potential. Receive personalized insights from multiple experts, tackle real-world challenges, and get the guidance you need to grow rapidly and excel in your cybersecurity career.
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Personalized feedback with an average instructor response time of 1 business day
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Direct access to instructors and peers via a 24/7 Discord server
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Progress tracking and milestone assessments to keep you on course toward success
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95% of MCSI graduates land cybersecurity jobs with expert mentoring and feedback
24/7/365 Discord Community:
If you're looking for additional support during your studies, consider joining our Discord server. Our community of fellow students and instructors is always available to provide help and answer any questions you may have.
Personalized Support:
Your submissions will be reviewed by MCSI instructors, who will provide you with personalized feedback. This input is critical since it can assist you in identifying the areas where you need to enhance your skills. The instructor's feedback will also tell you how well you did an exercise and what you can do to improve your performance even further.
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Quick Questions:
If you have any questions or need clarification on any of the exercises, MCSI offers a Quick Questions section on each exercise where you can ask for help. This is a great resource to use if you need assistance. This feature is only available for paid courses.
Prerequisites
Training Laptop Requirement
This course can be completed on a standard training laptop. To ensure you have the necessary hardware to complete the course, your machine should meet the following specifications:
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64-bit Intel i5/i7 2.0+ GHz processor or equivalent
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8GB of RAM
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Ability to run at least (1) virtual machine using Virtual Box, or an equivalent virtualization software
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Windows 10 or later, macOS 10 or later, or Linux
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Local administrator privileges
Do you support older operating systems?
Yes. Many of the exercises can be completed on older OS versions. A few of our students are successfully using older equipment to learn cyber security.
Proficiency in the English language
You must have the ability to comfortably read and understand IT documentation written in English. Ideally, they have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6 (or equivalent).
Note: You can register for this course without having undertaken an English test.
Professional Experience
We recommend that you have at least two (2) years of experience working in a large organization.
Note: 2 years of field experience is not sufficient to work as a CISO. However, it should have given you sufficient exposure to how organizations operate to commence aligning your career development goals with the CISO role.
Lab Environment
This course teaches you how to setup and configure your own cybersecurity lab.
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Save thousands by avoiding the costs of pre-built labs
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Customize your lab with the hardware and software you prefer
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Gain practical skills in networking, system administration, and technical troubleshooting
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Build confidence by practicing tasks you'll need to perform in real-world jobs
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Manage and maintain your own tools—just as employers expect in the workplace
Aptitude Test (Optional)
This is an intermediate course. It includes exercises for novices but assumes that they have competent IT skills and a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
Aptitude Test:
If you're not sure if you'll be able to fully enjoy this course, then contact us via email to organize a free aptitude test. This test will determine whether you meet the course's basic baseline criteria. If you've never studied with us before, it will also introduce you to the MCSI Method™.