Looking to expand your personal or your team's skills in cybersecurity?

Developing cybersecurity skills is critical for both individuals and businesses.

Why should individuals pursue a career in Cybersecurity?


  • Employment of Information Security Analysts is projected to grow 35% from through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • On average, about 19,500 new jobs for Information Security Analysts are projected each year through 2031.
  • The median pay for a job as an Information Security Analyst in the U.S. is $102,600 per year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Why do businesses need to invest in Cybersecurity training?


  • The average cost of a cyber attack is $1.4 million USD.
  • There are numerous hidden costs associated with cyber attacks, such as internal upheavals (loss of talent), reputational damage, customer losses, declining stock prices, and more.
  • Nearly 70% of SMBs experienced cyber attacks within a 12-month timeframe.
  • To qualify for cyber insurance, businesses must have a security awareness training and testing program in place.

Source: World Economic Forum

Start your individual or your teams' Cybersecurity learning journey through Global Lynx's CISCO NetAcad Cybersecurity Essentials course. Enroll for free now!

Course format: Online, self-paced
Course length: 30 hours

What you will learn:

  • Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.
  • Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
  • Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
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