Discover the 3 critical core domains of cybersecurity gain with EC-Council’s Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) program.
The ECSS certification developed by EC-Council validates knowledge in foundational information security concepts covering network security, information security, and computer forensics—ideal for aspiring cybersecurity specialists.
More than half of breached organizations in 2024 admitted their security teams were short-staffed—a stark reminder of the urgent global demand for certified cybersecurity specialists. (The CISO’s Guide to Navigating the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage)
If you’re looking to build or advance your career in cybersecurity, ECSS certification provides an essential stepping stone for protecting modern organizations.
Overview
The gateway to acquire in-demand technical skills in cybersecurity.
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) is an entry level cybersecurity certification covering the fundamental concepts of information security, computer forensics, and network security. It enables students to identify information security threats which reflect on the security posture of the organization and implement general security controls.
This program will give a holistic overview of the key components of information security, computer forensics, and network security. This program provides a solid fundamental knowledge required for a career in information security
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Skills Covered
- Key issues plaguing the information security, network security, and computer forensics
- Fundamentals of networks and various components of the OSI and TCP/IP model
- Various network security protocols
- Various types of information security threats and attacks, and their countermeasures
- Social engineering techniques, identify theft, and social engineering countermeasures
- Different stages of hacking cycle
- Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
- Different types of cryptography ciphers, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cryptography attacks, and cryptanalysis tools
- Fundamentals of firewall, techniques for bypassing firewall, and firewall technologies such as Bastion Host, DMZ, Proxy Servers, Network Address Translation, Virtual Private Network, and Honeypot
- Fundamentals of IDS and IDS evasion techniques
- Data backup techniques and VPN security
- Wireless Encryption, wireless threats, wireless hacking tools, and Wi-Fi security
- Different types of web server and web application attacks, and countermeasures
- Fundamentals of ethical hacking and pen testing
- Incident handling and response process
- Cyber-crime and computer forensics investigation methodology
- Different types of digital evidence and digital evidence examination process
- Different type of file systems and their comparison (based on limit and features)
- Gathering volatile and non-volatile information from Windows and network forensics analysis mechanism
- Steganography and its techniques
- Different types of log capturing, time synchronization, and log capturing tools
- E-mails tracking and e-mail crimes investigation
- Writing investigation report
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.
Target Audience
ECSS is designed for anyone who want to enhance their skills and make career in information security, network security, and computer forensics fields.
Module 1: Network Defense Essentials
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
- Network Security Controls: Administrative Controls
- Network Security Controls: Physical Controls
- Network Security Controls: Technical Controls
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Wireless Network Security
- Mobile Device Security
- IoT Device Security
- Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure
- Data Security
- Network Traffic Monitoring
- Information Security Fundamental
Module 2: Ethical Hacking Essentials
- Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
- Information Security Threats and Vulnerability Assessment
- Password Cracking Techniques and Countermeasures
- Social Engineering Techniques and Countermeasures
- Network Level Attacks and Countermeasures
- Web Application Attacks and Countermeasures
- Wireless Attacks and Countermeasures
- Mobile Attacks and Countermeasures
- IOT & OT Attacks and Countermeasures
- Cloud Computing Threats and Countermeasures
- Penetration Testing Fundamentals
Module 3: Digital Forensics Essentials
- Computer Forensics Fundamentals
- Computer Forensics Investigation Process
- Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
- Data Acquisition and Duplication
- Defeating Anti-forensics Techniques
- Windows Forensics
- Linux and Mac Forensics
- Network Forensics
- Investigating Web Attacks
- Dark Web Forensics
- Investigating Email Crimes
- Malware Forensics
Dates & Locations
June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026
June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026
September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
December 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
December 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Exam & Certification
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist
The ECSS credential empowers individuals to:
- Gain Foundational Knowledge in Cybersecurity
- Practice Essentials Skills such as how to defend networks and investigate them
- Challenge Industry recognized exams and earn cybersecurity credentials to build and further your career
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