The Skills for Hire Atlantic – Cybersecurity (Foundations Edition) certificate recognizes learners who have developed foundational knowledge and skills in core cybersecurity concepts, including network security, security operations, risk awareness, cloud security, and access management. Through self-paced technical coursework, quizzes, assignments, and live Teaching Assistant sessions, learners build an understanding of how organizations protect systems, networks, and data from common threats and vulnerabilities. The program emphasizes practical learning, real-world cybersecurity scenarios, and the development of skills that support further training, industry certifications, and entry-level opportunities. Participants complete an 8-week online program combining self-directed technical learning, weekly assessments, applied activities, Teaching Assistant support, career development workshops, and industry engagement opportunities. Certificate earners are able to: - Explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts, terminology, threats, and vulnerabilities - Describe core networking concepts and how networks support secure communication - Understand common security controls and approaches used to protect systems and data - Recognize key principles of identity and access management - Understand foundational cloud security concepts and the shared responsibility model - Describe how security teams monitor systems, identify threats, and respond to incidents - Recognize common cybersecurity risks and basic risk management practices - Apply foundational cybersecurity knowledge to practical scenarios - Communicate basic cybersecurity risks, concepts, and recommendations clearly - Demonstrate readiness for further cybersecurity learning, certifications, and entry-level career pathways