MCSI certifications are highly respected, showcasing your expertise and commitment to excellence. With cutting-edge, hands-on content, our exercises teach in-demand skills for immediate application. Certifications are valid for life, with no renewal fees or time limits.

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.

• MCPE-001: Key Terminology Concepts - 5 exercises
• MCPE-002: Key Risk Management Concepts - 7 exercises
• MCPE-003: Key Information Security Auditing Concepts - 4 exercises
• MCPE-004: Key Information Security Management Concepts - 3 exercises
• MCPE-005: Key Structured Ways of Working Concepts - 3 exercises
• MCPE-006: Key Incident Management Concepts - 14 exercises
• MCPE-007: Lab Setup - 9 exercises
• MCPE-101: External Communication Templates - 2 exercises
• MCPE-102: Network Analysis - 5 exercises
• MCPE-103: Identifying Network Vulnerabilities - 7 exercises
• MCPE-104: Endpoint Analysis - 5 exercises
• MCPE-105: Microsoft Windows Network Security Fundamentals - 7 exercises
• MCPE-106: Hardening Legacy Microsoft Windows Operating Systems - 10 exercises
• MCPE-107: Identifying and Exploiting Common Windows Vulnerabilities - 7 exercises
• MCPE-108: Identifying and Exploiting Common Linux Vulnerabilities - 8 exercises
• MCPE-109: Risk Analysis Fundamentals - 10 exercises
• MCPE-110: Introduction to YARA - 12 exercises
• MCPE-201: Malware Analysis Fundamentals - 11 exercises
• MCPE-202: Memory Forensics Fundamentals - 3 exercises
• MCPE-203: Threat Hunting with the ELK Stack and Sysmon - 3 exercises
• MCPE-204: Incident Response with GRR Rapid Response - 6 exercises
• MCPE-205: Threat Hunting with YARA - 6 exercises
• MCPE-206: Threat Hunting with Velociraptor - 10 exercises
• MCPE-207: Automation with Ansible - 7 exercises
• MCPE-301: Policies, Procedures, Guidelines and Checklist - 3 exercises
• MCPE-302: Handling Major Cyber Incidents - 10 exercises
• MCPE-401: Technical Challenges - 3 exercises

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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:

• 64-bit Intel i5/i7 2.0+ GHz processor or equivalent
• 8GB of RAM
• Ability to run at least (1) virtual machine using Virtual Box, or an equivalent virtualization software
• Windows 10 or later, macOS 10 or later, or Linux
• 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

At least 5 years of experience working in Information Technology, in a technical role.

Prerequisite Skills

• Ability to write scripts
• Ability to deploy software at scale in Windows networks
• Ability to read and write network diagrams
• Ability to stand up infrastructure and tools in the cloud

Prerequisite Knowledge

• Knowledge of cyber-attack methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of basic Windows Internals (e.g. registry, services, filesystem etc.)

Lab Environment

This course teaches you how to setup and configure your own cybersecurity lab.

• Save thousands by avoiding the costs of pre-built labs
• Customize your lab with the hardware and software you prefer
• Gain practical skills in networking, system administration, and technical troubleshooting
• Build confidence by practicing tasks you'll need to perform in real-world jobs
• Manage and maintain your own tools—just as employers expect in the workplace