IS THIS FOR YOU?
This programme will jumpstart your career in IT security. It’s an excellent choice if you’re looking to begin a career in the growing and dynamic field of cyber security. Work towards globally recognised cyber security certifications.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By taking this programme you will learn how to:
· Understand Foundational Security Concepts and Governance
· Develop Skills in Intrusion Prevention and Penetration Testing
· Enhance knowledge of networking and cloud security
· Manage and plan for security risks
· Comply with legal and regulatory framework
PREREQUISITES: Professional experience such as networks and systems administration or cloud computing; and/or recognised certifications such as CompTIA Network+
DURATION: 100 hours over 16 weeks
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: CompTIA Security+
SPONSORSHIP: Fully funded tuition available for adults aged 19+ currently living or working in Buckinghamshire.
PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW
Cybersecurity
101
· Key
information security concepts
· Security
governance and activities
· Implementing
security controls
· Investigate
advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and uncertainty.
· Understanding
malware and threats.
Cybersecurity
102
· How
organisations protect systems and data from malicious activity.
· Best
practices in intrusion prevention
·
Fundamentals of penetration testing.
Getting
Started with Information Security
· Security
topologies.
· Continuous
infrastructure testing and security governance.
· APT defences,
network access control, subnetting, and DNS security.
Evaluating
and Planning for Security Risks
· Assessment,
classification, and prioritisation of security risks.
· Risk
management processes.
Cloud
Security Fundamentals
· Introduction to cloud security concepts
Core principles of cloud infrastructure, data, and application security.
