The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offer free online courses that lead to a cybersecurity certification by these agencies. The courses are designed to train technical professionals and non-technical computer users.
A certification in cybersecurity involves training in a wide range of subjects. Areas of training include cyber law, white collar crime and information risk management. Basic knowledge of digital forensics is also taught.
Cybersecurity certification can lead to a career with the National Cyber Security Division which works with other federal and state agencies to protect the nation's information systems. Cybersecurity professionals are involved in areas such as risk assessment, incident response and system vulnerability detection.