EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)

The CSCU certification validates a candidate's information asset protection knowledge and abilities. The candidate is introduced to a variety of computer and network security concerns, including social engineering, identity theft, credit card fraud, phishing schemes in online banking, viruses, backdoors, emails, and online sex offenders.
The CSCU exam assesses knowledge in various areas of cybersecurity, including:
- Securing Operating Systems: Understanding and implementing security measures on operating systems.
- Malware and Antivirus: Recognizing different types of malware (viruses, worms, etc.) and how to defend against them
- Internet Security: Best practices for safe browsing and online activity.
- Social Engineering and Identity Theft: Understanding tactics like phishing and methods to prevent identity theft
- Secure Social Networking and Email: Securing online communication and social media profiles.
- Securing Mobile Devices and Cloud: Best practices for protecting data on smartphones, tablets, and in cloud environments.
- Securing Network Connections: Safeguarding against threats on network connections.
- Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: Strategies for protecting and recovering data in the event of a breach or disaster.
- Securing IoT Devices and Gaming Consoles: Specific security considerations for these devices.
- Secure Remote Work: Best practices for maintaining security while working remotely.
The EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) certification is designed for:
- Any knowledge worker validating their cybersecurity awareness knowledge.
- Attend EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
- Pass the following exams:
CSCU (112-12)
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Check Your Certification Status: Log in to the EC-Council certification portal and confirm your CSCU expiration or renewal date.
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Review Renewal Requirements: CSCU requires an annual Continuing Education fee of USD 20. No ECE credits are needed, since CSCU is not part of the ECE scheme.
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Pay the Renewal Fee: Complete the payment through the EC-Council portal or via an authorized training partner.
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Verify Renewal: After payment, ensure your certification status updates to “active” or “renewed” in the portal.
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Contact EC-Council if Needed: For issues with payment, renewal confirmation, or special cases, reach out directly to EC-Council support.