40 Hrs
2579+ Enrollments
Information Technology Certified Associate® (ITCA®)
ITCA® is a globally recognized certification that is ideal for individuals who are new to the IT industry or seeking a career change. The certification is designed to provide a foundation in IT knowledge, which can be further built upon with more specialized certifications.
40 Hrs
2579+ Enrollments
Information Technology Certified Associate® (ITCA®)
ISACA ITCA
Overview of Course
Information Technology Certified Associate® (ITCA®) is an entry-level certification that validates an individual's understanding of fundamental IT concepts and basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
Course Highlights
Comprehensive coverage of fundamental IT concepts
Industry-relevant knowledge and skills
Interactive and engaging learning experience
Key Differentiators
Personalized Learning with Custom Curriculum
Training curriculum to meet the unique needs of each individual
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Real-world Projects
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Skills You’ll Learn
#1
Basic computer hardware and software concepts
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Networking fundamentals
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Information security and privacy
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Troubleshooting techniques
Training Options
1-on-1 Training
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Access to live online classes- Flexible schedule including weekends
- Hands-on exercises with virtual labs
- Session recordings and learning courseware included
- 24X7 learner support and assistance
- Book a free demo before you commit!
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- Everything in 1-on-1 Training plus
- Custom Curriculum
- Extended access to virtual labs
- Detailed reporting of every candidate
- Projects and assessments
- Consulting Support
- Training aligned to business outcomes
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Curriculum
- Identify the need for cybersecurity.
- Explain cybersecurity concepts.
- Identify the need for cybersecurity professionals.
- Identify the main components of telecommunications technologies.
- Differentiate between types of security.
- Identify the differences between information technology systems and specialized systems.
- Discuss enterprise cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
- Define governance, risk management and compliance (GRC).
- Recognize the relationships between various security components.
- Define privacy.
- Distinguish between privacy and security.
- Identify and discuss common causes of service disruption
- Explain Business Continuity Planning
- Describe the relationship between Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster
- Recovery (DR)
- Explain the objectives of information security
- Define cyber-risk
- Define key terms associated with risk.
- Identify and describe threats to enterprises.
- Explain the process of threat modeling.
- Identify common types of vulnerabilities.
- Identify common threat agents.
- Describe the recent trends in the cyberthreat landscape.
- Identify attributes of cyberattacks.
- Explain the cyberattack process.
- Identify cybersecurity attack models.
- Identify common cyberattacks.
- Describe the IT risk management life cycle.
- Explain the supply chain considerations for risk management.
- Elaborate the Risk Management Life Cycle.
- Describe Risk Identification process.
- Explain Risk Assessment and Risk Response.
- Describe Risk and Control Monitoring.
- Narrate the uses of Risk Assessment results.
- Distinguish categories of resources used to identify and classify risk.
- Explain system hardening.
- Summarize data protection means and methods.
- Explain the concept of security architecture
- Describe security perimeter
- Identify components of a security architecture
- Recognize the various security architecture frameworks
- Compare security models
- Explain defense in depth.
- Compare traditional security and assume-breach philosophies.
- Identify three main types of security controls.
- Distinguish types of logical access controls.
- Identify and explain types of administrative controls.
- Explain each component of authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA).
- Describe the various network security techniques
- Explain methods to achieve isolation and segmentation
- Identify network security hardware
- Distinguish types of firewalls
- Recognize system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.
- Identify and analyze cloud service models.
- Explain the cloud deployment models.
- Discuss the risks associated with cloud computing.
- Identify elements of cryptographic systems
- Explain the encryption techniques and applications
- Identify and discuss key systems
- Discuss security operations center (SOC) deployment models
- Identify common SOC functions, roles, and responsibilities
- Identify vulnerability assessment tools, including open-source tools and their capabilities
- Differentiate between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
- Discuss common phases of penetration testing.
- Identify and use common cybersecurity tools.
- Discuss the components that aid cybersecurity monitoring and detection.
- Explain the basic concepts, practices, tools, tactics, techniques and procedures for
- processing digital forensic data.
- Identify common anti-forensic tactics and techniques.
- Recognize incident response and handling methodologies.
- Distinguish between an event and an incident.
- Discuss the elements of an Incident Response Plan (IRP).
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Description
Target Audience:
- Individuals seeking an entry-level IT certification
- Students pursuing a career in IT
- Professionals from non-technical backgrounds looking to transition to an IT career
Prerequisite:
- There are no prerequisites for the ITCA® certification.
Benefits of the course:
- Enhance your IT knowledge and skills
- Gain a globally recognized certification
- Boost your employability and career prospects
- Lay a solid foundation for more advanced IT certifications
Exam details to pass the course:
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Number of questions: 40
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam delivery: Online proctored
Certification path:
- ITCA® is a standalone certification that does not require any other certifications.
Career options after doing the course:
- Helpdesk Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Desktop Support Technician
- Network Support Technician
Why should you take this course from Skillzcafe:
Why should you take this course from Skillzcafe:
High-quality course content and delivery- Experienced and certified instructors
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive exam preparation support
- Affordable and flexible pricing options
FAQs
No, there are no prerequisites for the ITCA® certification.
The ITCA® certification is valid for three years.
Yes, the ITCA® exam is delivered online and proctored.
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