The CIW Web Security Associate course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. This course teaches you about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of hacker activities that you are most likely to encounter. Individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security. Candidates must have the CIW Web Security Associate distinction prior to earning the CIW Web Security Specialist Certification. This course includes a 32 hour, instructor led CIW Network Technology Associate (NTA) course, a 40 hour self-study kit with access to online practice exams from CIW, and an exam voucher. Once the candidate earns his or her certification in NTA, CIW will allow students to take the exam to earn the Security Specialist Certification.