CyberMontana is the State Hub for the Cyber Workforce Economy
What can CyberMontana do for you?
Education & Training
Providing a wide variety of cyber credentials through credit & non-credit industry certifications (IRC), certificates, high school dual enrollment, and associate & bachelor degrees.
Business & Economic Development
We have trainings in cyber vigilance tailored to both employees & employers, establishing baseline cyber hygiene practices & educating business owners.
Cyber Workforce Development
Cybersecurity education to practicing & aspiring security professionals is available in many formats including boot camps, topical studies, simulations, short courses, internships & apprenticeship programs.
Community Cyber Awareness
Anyone who uses a computer or smartphone is vulnerable. Cyber awareness resources promote safety for our interconnected communities.
Whether you are brand-new to cybersecurity, are transitioning to the field, or are interested in upgrading your skills, earning industry-recognized certification(s) can help you move toward your goals.
Many businesses require their employees to align their skills and certifications with the U. S. Department of Defense 8570 matrix for positions involving:
- Information Assurance–Technical
- Information Assurance-Management
- Information Assurance Architecture and Engineering
- Cyber Security Service Provider
Are you looking for hands-on interactive training for your team?
Consider using incident response simulation training hosted on a cloud-based cyber range. During your session trainees identify a security breach, mitigate the effects of the attack, and remedy the vulnerability. Multiple scenarios are available including:
- Apache Server Shutdown
- Trojan Attack
SQL Server Attack and Database Dump - Website Defacement
- SQL Injection
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack
- Domain-based Keylogger
- WordPress Data Leakage Exploit
- Firewall Configuration Exploit
- Windows Management Instrumentation
(WMI) Worm - Ransomware Attack
- Java SendMail Trojan
Scenarios are Linux- or Windows-based, and participants gain experience with industry-standard tools including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM: Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight); Firewall Management (Palo Alto, pfSense, Check Point); Network Traffic Inspection (Wireshark); as well as operating-system-specific utilities.
The cyber range can accommodate up to 12 participants for the optimal learning experience, although larger groups can be scheduled. Range time is billed at $800/hour.
For further information please contact Tom Gallagher or Dianne Burke.
Featured Courses
The courses listed below satisfy certification requirements for 13 of the 14 Department of Defense Cybersecurity Workforce categories.
Individuals interested in certification would enroll in and complete a given course, and then take the associated certification test. Testing vouchers are available either bundled with the course or as a separate purchase from the vendor.
CompTIA A+ Certificate
Learn how to:
Understand basic PC hardware and its functions
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot processes for most devices
Master the setup and installation of various operating systems
Manage desktop and mobile devices included
$1,995
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CompTIA Cloud+ Certification
Gain skills on how to:
Implement and maintain virtualization, infrastructure, troubleshooting, resource management, security, systems management, and business continuity
Assess and establish network and storage security concepts and best practices in cloud environments
Diagnose and optimize cloud computing performance
Deploy and maintain hardware resources and enable virtual environment
$1,695
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CompTIA Network+ Certification
Learn how to:
Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices
Route protocols, computer forensic practices, and addressing and cloud computing technologies
Implement a basic wireless network and wireless security
Conduct network monitoring and perform network performance optimization
$1,695
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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
Understand how to:
Recognize security risks and mitigation strategiesInterpret scenarios to use network and security controls
Analyze scenarios to utilize appropriate security assessment tools and procedures
Identify methods to integrate information technology components into enterprise architecture
Apply research, interactive, and security activities to achieve security goals
$995
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CompTIA Security+ Certification
Learn how to:
Perform network design security, risk calculations, penetration testing, and risk management
Implement device security, wireless security, static environment security, secure authentication methods, and authorization models
Manage attack types, mitigating malware, discovery tools, and security administrative principles
$1,695
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Certified Ethical Hacker
Gain skills to:
Analyze different phases of hacking and recommend the best ethical hacking strategy for assessing the security of various components of information system
Examine different vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks to information systems and recommend the countermeasures
Assess various network security techniques and tools to implement an appropriate level of information security controls based on evidence, information, and research
$2,895
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About CyberMontana
Funded by the Montana State Legislature during the 2021 session, CyberMontana is a statewide
initiative providing cybersecurity awareness, training, and workforce development for businesses and residents of Montana.
For further information please contact Tom Gallagher or Dianne Burke.