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Designed for those building foundational cybersecurity knowledge:​​

5-Week, 3-Part Program course covering Security Operations Fundamentals, Cyber Range Simulation, and Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, culminating in a SOCOA I certification test voucher.

Aug 31 – Oct 7, 2026​

Part I: Aug 31 – Sep 21, 2026
Live Instruction: 1 – 3 PM daily)

​​Part II: Sep 22 - Sep 29, 2026
(Live Instruction: 9 AM – 1 PM & 1 – 5 PM daily)

Part III: Sep 30 – Oct 7​, 2026
(Live Instruction: 1 – 3 PM daily)​​
 

Requirements:​

  • MD State or Local Government employee
  • At least 1 year of IT and/or cyber experience
  • Manager approval for training during business hours
  • Must be 18 years or older