What You’ll Learn

The Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) is designed to get you job-ready fast. Delivered 100% online including training on a Cyber Range, this program makes it easy to gain the technical skills needed for entry-level SOC roles, including:

• Threat analysis
• Security operations
• Enterprise security
• Hands-on incident response

Curriculum

This fully funded, no-cost program provides specialized Security Operations Center (SOC) training through BCR Cyber’s SOC Operations Analyst I (SOCOA I) Training & Certification—an Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) that employers trust.

• Part I – Asynchronous Training (40 Hours): Build foundational expertise in cybersecurity governance, threat analysis, networking, Linux command line, and attacker behavior.
• Part II – Experiential Range Training (8 Hours): Engage in instructor-led exercises on the BCR Cyber Series 3000 Cyber Range, where you detect, mitigate, and remediate simulated cyber attacks.
• Certification Exam: A rigorous 100-question, 90-minute test to measure your technical and operational proficiency.

Licensure/Certification Earned

Earn the SOC Operations Analyst I Certification, a credential recognized by the State of Maryland that prepares you for entry-level cybersecurity positions. Through immersive training, you gain real-world skills employers need.

Why Choose HCC’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator™ Training?

• Online Coursework: Complete this certification entirely from the comfort of your own home.
• No Cost: Program is fully funded to train 1,100 Maryland residents free of charge.

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, career options in the cybersecurity field are excellent, with expected job growth of 33% through 2033, and a median annual wage for Information Security Analysts of $124,910. 

Wide range of employers:

• Federal, State, and local government agencies
• Private employers in all industry sectors
• Cybersecurity and IT-specific organizations and employers
• Consultation services