Description
The Foundations Level 100 Package is the starting point of the Mile2 Certification Roadmap and is designed for anyone looking to begin a career in IT or cybersecurity. No prior knowledge is required. The package is delivered as a blended program with four days of (virtual) classroom guidance, supplemented by self-study materials.
You start with Security Awareness, where you learn what cyber threats are and how to protect yourself and your organization. Next, IT Principles builds a broad understanding of computer systems, databases, applications and networks. The Hardware and Operating Systems modules give you hands-on knowledge of computer components, operating systems and their configuration. Finally, Network Principles teaches you how networks are structured and function.
Upon completion of this package, you will have a solid foundation to advance to the 200-level courses: C)SP (Security Principles) for the management, audit and response track, or C)VA (Vulnerability Assessor) for the penetration testing track.
Package Contents
C)SA 1/2 – Security Awareness (8 hours)
Introduction to cybersecurity awareness. You will learn the fundamentals of information security, how to recognize common threats and how to handle digital information safely.
C)ITP – Information Technology Principles (40 hours)
Broad IT foundation: from computer usage and hardware components to databases, applications, networks and basic information security concepts.
C)HT + C)OST – Hardware and Operating Systems Technician (80 hours)
In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, system components and operating systems. You will learn to install, configure and troubleshoot hardware, and work with Windows and Linux operating systems.
C)NP – Network Principles (40 hours)
Foundation of networking concepts: the OSI model, TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless networks and basic network security.
Target Audience
- Anyone new to IT and cybersecurity
- Career changers looking to move into IT security
- Employees who need a broad IT foundation
- Students seeking a professional start in cybersecurity
- Organizations looking to establish a common knowledge baseline across their teams
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge required. This package is specifically designed as an entry point for beginners.
Follow-up Courses
After this package, you can continue with the following courses, depending on your career path:
