Rochester Institute of Technology‘s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) is conducting a totally remote boot camp for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in collaboration with RIT’s Global Cybersecurity Institute.
With programs set to start on Jan. 10, the registration for part-time and full-time blended boot camps at RIT and NTID is now open, bringing together deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing people in a completely accessible learning environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Registration is now open for RIT/NTID’s part-time and full-time blended boot camps, which bring together deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing people.
- In April 2021, RIT/NTID launched its first-ever Cybersecurity Bootcamp for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
- The program aims to meet the growing demand for information security analysts as well as the needs of businesses searching for cybersecurity experts.
RIT/NTID started its first-ever Cybersecurity Bootcamp initiative for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in April 2021.
The initiative aims to fulfill the growing need for information security analysts and the demands of companies looking for candidates with cybersecurity expertise.
Participants in the boot camp will participate in a virtual simulation of a firm with real-world activities and exercises in an on-the-job training setting and live remote interactions with instructors, teaching assistants, and other students.
The boot camp will prepare participants for roles in the cybersecurity field, such as cyber technician, cyber investigator, cyber incident responder, and IT auditor.
Participants who will complete the boot camp will receive job preparation and placement assistance.
Moreover, those who complete the program and pass a skills-based assessment will receive an RIT Global Cybersecurity Institute Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate.
They will also have participated in activities that will help them prepare for industry-standard certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and Cybersecurity First Responder. Graduates will be given a coupon to sit for industry certification examinations.
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