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EC-Council Certified Security Specialist

EC-Council Certified Security Specialist

  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Course Description

EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) allows students to enhance their skills in three different areas namely information security, network security, and computer forensics. The course will benefit the students who are interested in learning fundamentals of information security, network security, and computer forensics.

Learning Objectives

The program will give a holistic overview of the key components of information security. Students, who complete the ECSS program, will be equipped with the adequate foundation knowledge and should be able to progress onto the next level.

Framework Connections

  • Icon that says Protect and Defend with shield depicted.
  • Icon that says Collect and Operate with database server depicted
  • Icon that says Securely Provision with a padlock depicted.
  • Icon that says Oversee and Govern with a magnify glass depicted.

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.