Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)

Certified Cybersecurity Technician

Start your career in cybersecurity with hands-on technical skills

Build essential skills with the C|CT program

The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) is an entry-level cybersecurity program by EC-Council, the creators of the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certification. It is designed to enhance your technical skills across multiple cybersecurity domains, offering in-depth technical knowledge and 85 hands-on labs.

Flexible learning options
Job-ready skills for diverse cybersecurity roles
Certifies key technical skills for IT and cybersecurity technicians

What's unique about the C|CT program

In-depth technical skills

The world's only baseline cybersecurity program to offer 85 bands-on lab-3x more than most entry-level

Practical learning approach

With 50% of C|CT training focused on hands-on labs, you'll develop practical skills through real-world applications.

Real-world experience

An immersive certification delivered in a live cyber range with with skill-based objectives

Broader multi-disciplinary learings

The program covers network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, SOC, incident handling, risk management, treat intelligence,application security, GRC and more

Capture-the-flag and performance-based exam

The C|CT exam includes a CTF style, performance-based exam that challenges your critical thinking and validates your technical skills for employers.

Most affordable

Despite its unique hands-on design and the use of real-world cyber range capabilities, the C|CT certification cost remains affordable, making it accessible for those starting their cybersecurity careers.

Start your career right-gain real-world competence across core domains

Gain the most in-demand skills rquired to land a technical, entry-level job as a cybersecurity technician. Whether you’re just starting or transitionsing from an IT role to a cyber technician role, the C|SA certification proves that you have the knowledge and skills necesary to be a valuable, contributing member of a cybersecurity team.

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What will you learn?

Information Security Fundamentals and Ethical Hacking

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Network Security

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Application and Device Security

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Brand-first approach

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Incident Handling and Response

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C|CT Course Offering

$999

e-Courseware covering 22 immersive modules (1-year access)
200 hours of premium learning
85 hands-on labs (6-month access)
Proctored exam voucher. performance-based exam (1-year validity)
2,400 pages of course content (including 900 pages of lab quides)

Course Information

The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) is a globally recognized certification offering flexible learning options to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

Course Brochure

Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)

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The Certified Cybersecurity Technician's multi-domain practical learning approach

The C|CT offers a balanced approach to cybersecurity training, combining multi-domain skill-building with experiential learning.

Attain multi-domain skills

The C|CT is the only cybersecurity program that provides foundational, multi-domain skills necessary to start a career in cybersecurity.

1: Ethical Hacking	8: Governance & Compliance
2: Network Security	9: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC & DR)
3: Digital Forensics	10: Application Security
4: SOC	11: Configuration & Asset Management
5: Threat Intelligence & Hunting	12: OT Security
6: Incident Handling	13: Network Troubleshooting
7: Risk Management	14: Network Log Monitoring & Analysis

Technical Skill Building

The C|CT program provides hands-on training for individuals starting IT and cybersecurity careers, helping them build skills across multiple cybersecurity domains.

Hands-on labs

The C|CT includes 85 hands-on labs (3 times more than most entry-level certifications), ensuring hands-on skill development.

Performance-based exam

C|CT exams are conducted on a live cyber range to validate the practical skills candidates need to excel in cybersecurity roles, allowing them to demonstrate their expertise to potential employers.

Capture-the-flag

C|CT training offers CTF-style challenges that encourage critical thinking, enabling candidates to apply their knowledge while providing a tangible record of their skills.

Live range experience

The C|CT program is delivered on a live cyber range, utilizing live targets and real attack systems to create a truly immersive and realistic environment for both practice and skill assessment.

Module 01: Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Module 02: Information Security Attacks
Module 03: Network Security Fundamentals
Module 04: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
Module 05: Network Security Controls – Administrative Controls
Module 06: Network Security Controls – Physical Controls
Module 07: Network Security Controls – Technical Controls
Module 08: Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
Module 09: Application Security
Module 10: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Module 11: Wireless Network Security
Module 12: Mobile Device Security
Module 13: IoT and OT Security
Module 14: Cryptography
Module 15: Data Security
Module 16: Network Troubleshooting
Module 17: Network Traffic Monitoring
Module 18: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Module 19: Incident Response
Module 20: Computer Forensics
Module 21: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Module 22: Risk Management

- - Exam title: Certified Cybersecurity Technician
  - Exam code: 212-82
  - Questions: 60
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Delivery: Online via the EC-Council exam portal
  - Languages: English
  - Format: Multiple-choice questions and hands-on
  - practical exam
  - Passing score: 60% to 85%
  - Exam mode: Remote proctoring services
  - Exam Blueprint: Click Here
  - Accreditation: C|CT is accredited by the ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) under the ISO/IEC 17024 standards.
Training details

Course Title	Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C\|CT)
Duration	5 Days
Delivery	– Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – iWeek (Synchronous Online Learning) – iLearn (Asynchronous Online Learning)

Who is C|CT for?

Certified Cybersecurity Technician vs CompTIA Security+

	C\|CT	CompTIA Security+	Conclusion
Labs	85 labs	32 labs	With twice as many labs, the C\|CT offers a more immersive, hands-on learning experience.
Domain coverage	Threat sources, threat actors/agents, malware and its types, vulnerabilities, hacking methodologies, and frameworks.	Limited coverage of emerging attack vectors like IoT, OT, and cloud-based attacks.	C\|CT goes beyond Security+ certification by addressing both foundational and emerging threats, providing a more comprehensive skill set.
Exam focus	A realistic, practical exam with live machines and networks.	Only 4 to 5 simulations are used to mimic hands-on scenarios.	C\|CT focuses on real-world security challenges and critical job skills required for cybersecurity technicians.
Emerging threats	2,400 pages of comprehensive content, including nearly 900 pages of detailed lab guides.	Provides just over 300 pages of content.	C\|CT can prepare you for foundational courses like Security+.
Coverage	Covers all modules of Security+ and includes over 1,000+ additional topics.	Security+ domains comprise approximately 40% of the content covered by the C\|CT	C\|CTcovers a broad range of fundamental cybersecurity topics, equipping you with hands-on technical skills to make you job-ready.

EC-Council’s alumni are highly valued and trusted across both public and private sectors worldwide.

CT certification and build a rewarding career in one of the most in-demand fields, guided by industry experts.

Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)

Certified Cybersecurity Technician

Start your career in cybersecurity with hands-on technical skills