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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) program
As more of the professional world moves online, the modern cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex and dangerous than ever before. Tomorrow’s job candidates require knowledge of the cutting-edge technology available today to manage the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow.
Now you can gain that knowledge at City Colleges of Chicago with the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) program. From the comfort of your home, you’ll develop foundational cybersecurity skills to thrive in the new economy and prepare to take the PCCET exam, an industry-recognized certification.
Over 14 weeks, you’ll attend online sessions, learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity and identifying the concepts to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against enterprise networks as well as mission-critical infrastructure. Successful completers will receive a voucher to take the PCCET certification exam.
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Questions?
CALL 773-COLLEGE or email ohcpaloalto@ccc.edu
What is PCCET?
PCCET, the entry-level Palo Alto Networks certification, is designed for students, technical professionals, and non-technical professionals interested in validating comprehensive knowledge on current cybersecurity tenets. The PCCET is a knowledge-based certification on the fundamentals of cybersecurity that will stand as the entry point in accessing the entire Palo Alto Networks credentialing portfolio. The certification exam will assess the individual’s knowledge of firewalls as well as the cloud and automation functionalities of Prisma and Cortex.
Certification Objectives
The PCCET certification is the first of its kind credential to cover foundational knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity and network security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies. As the cybersecurity landscape becomes more complex, Palo Alto Networks Education Services has taken steps to align with industry standards following the NIST/NICE (National Institute of Standards and Technology/National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) workforce framework.
Program Modules Include:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity (30 hours)
- Fundamentals of Network Security (45 hours)
- Fundamentals of Cloud Security (30 hours)
- Fundamentals of Security Operations Center (30 hours)
Target Audience
The PCCET certification is designed for students, technical professionals, as well as any non-technical individuals interested in validating comprehensive knowledge on current cybersecurity tenets.
Cost
$1,475, and payment plans are available.
This program is also eligible for the Illinois Veterans Grant.