Cybersecurity Awareness Month
September 12, 20242024 Events
Calhoun Community College CIS department is presenting events for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
- Free Self-Paced Class: Digital Awareness
- Cybersecurity Seminar
- Cyber Challenge
Free Class: Digital Awareness
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness month Calhoun Community College is proud to offer a free, online, self-paced class on Digital Awareness. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you grasp the fundamentals of digital tools and technologies, their impact and benefits on society and work, and how to manage a digital identity.
- Presenter: Cisco Networking Academy
- Topic: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Estimated Time to Complete: 6 Hours (self-paced)
- Availability: October 1 – November 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Seminar
- Presenters: TBA
- Topic: Panel Discussion – The Cyber Threat Landscape in North Alabama
- Date: Friday, October 25
- Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Location: Huntsville-Research Park Site, Math, Science, & CIS Building, Multifunction Room
- Audience: Open to the Public
Cyber Challenge: Your Pathway to a Cybersecurity Career!
Information & How to Get Started (Video)
In celebration of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Calhoun Community College invites you to participate in the Cisco Networking Academy’s year-long Cyber Challenge—absolutely free!
This exciting initiative is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their skills in the world of cybersecurity. Through a series of introductory courses, you’ll learn essential concepts and practical skills that will prepare you for industry-recognized certifications.
- Free of Charge
- No Experience Needed
- Flexible Learning
- Certification Opportunity
- Exclusive Job Fair Access
- Presenter: Cisco Networking Academy
- Availability: October 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025
- Contact: Mrs. Shandie Laseter, CIS Instructor, shandie.laseter@593c18ac56.nxcli.net
6 Courses, 1 Exam, 1 Industry Certification
- Introduction to Cybersecurity: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadIntrotocyber
- Networking Devices and Initial Configuration: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadNetDevIniConf
- Networking Basics: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadNetBasics
- Endpoint Security: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadEndpointSec
- Network Defense: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadNetDef
- Cyber Threat Management: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadCyberThMana
- Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path Exam: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadPathExam
- Virtual Job Fair and Credentialing: https://tinyurl.com/CalhounNetAcadFairCred
