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Career Essentials Certificate
Career Essentials Certificate

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Pathway Summary

This learning path teaches fundamental networking and security operations concepts. It is a prerequisite as part of the admissions process for the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) program, Cybersecurity Operations (CSO) learning path. To learn more about the MSSA program, visit https://aka.ms/mssa.

Understand the principles of computer science.
Learn the principles of IT security and cybersecurity.
Develop practical skills for securing networks.
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