Skills Bootcamp in Cyber Security Fundamentals, CPD

Aston University, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
CPD	Part-time, Distance	8 weeks	September	find out	find out

About Skills Bootcamp in Cyber Security Fundamentals, CPD - at Aston University

The Cyber Security Innovation Centre are delivering Skills Bootcamps as part of the government’s Skills for Life.

This is a unique opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of all key areas of cyber security practice in the modern workplace, regardless of size or core activity and all whilst we work with you to find suitable employment after you finish the course. The CSI Centre is uniquely placed in the West Midlands to connect you with employers in the region.

Topics will include:

Fundamentals of the cyber threat landscape: technology, people and processes
Team building, organisational cyber culture and awareness
Cyber operations, supply chain resilience
Risk Management and Mitigation Controls
Cyber/Business Strategy, Marketing and Communications
Incident response and Digital Forensics
Standards and professional best-practices
Regulations and Compliance, such as Data Protection

At the end of the bootcamp, you will be able to

Identify common types of cyberthreats, vulnerabilities and threat agents
Distinguish the cyberthreat landscape, technologies, actors, and modus operandi
Assess the risks of an organisation and identify appropriate mitigation measures and standard frameworks
Design cyber security programmes by addressing internal culture, national and international compliance, sector best-practices and certification requirements
Compare approaches to the design of a cyber security management function
Be aware of the UK HMG frameworks for cyber security management, such as Cyber Essentials

Entry requirements for this course

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