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The Cyber Security Programme is designed for IT and non-IT professionals who are interested to transition their career into Cyber Security. The programme includes practical training, industry certificate of achievement and job placement support to help professionals secure a job in the cyber security industry.
The Cyber Security programme is delivered in a 24 week part time and 12 week full time format and is designed for career-driven professionals to transition into the cyber security industry. The programme includes pre-work, intensive practical training, industry certificate of achievement and a job outcomes programme in collaboration with industry partners. The course content has been tailored to give you the skills that are demanded by businesses in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
Remote learning is available for this programme. The interactive remote format enabled by video conferencing technology is a rich and connected experience featuring virtual break-out rooms, shared screens, digital whiteboards, peer to peer collaboration and instructor support.
The Institute of Data welcomes you to New Zealand’s most in-demand cyber security training programme.
Learn in-demand skills to protect and secure businesses and government with education from the best cyber industry trainers in New Zealand.
The Cyber Security Programme is a structured training programme designed to help you develop the practical skills you will need, allowing you to progress into roles such as a Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester or SOC (Security Operations Consultant). After completing the programme, you will be awarded the Cyber Security Certificate of Achievement from the Institute of Data.
Hundreds of professionals choose the Institute of Data every year to prepare them for their future career after careful consideration of their desired career progression and to attain maximum return on investment for their education. Leading the future of the profession, the Institute of Data offers a collaborative and successful programme, driven to ensure you have the best start to your career.
Practical cyber security training is an essential requirement to practice as a cyber security professional in New Zealand. Learn from industry experts on how to defend from cyber-attacks and develop business solutions for businesses and government organisations including consulting techniques and simulating commercial projects. This means you will be ready to work as a cyber security professional.
Meet great people and become a member of the Institute
Beyond a healthy discipline of practical education and learning, you will meet great friends in your virtual or real classroom and become a member of the Institute of Data. Many students continue to keep in touch with their fellow students and the community becomes a strong network as you enter the industry.
“I gained an idea of what companies need and how we need to use our skills. This made it pretty easy for me to get my first job.”
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- A game of defence and attack, ruled on both sides by economics
- Compliance vs Security
- Definitions and Language
- Encryption
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Business Email Compromise
- Intellectual Property Theft
- Ransomware
- Resource Theft
- Other notable Case Studies
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Networks and Network protocols
- Authentication
- Systems
- Encryption
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Questioning technique
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
- Presentation skills
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- The Attacker’s Mindset
- Technical Attacks
- Attack Software and Tooling
- OWASP
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Economics of Defence
- Defensive Architecture
- Assets and Perimeters
- Logs and Monitoring
- Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Security vs ITIL
- Incident Playbooks
- Incident Management
- Crisis Communication
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Threat Risk Assessment
- Determining the likelihood
- Economic Measurement
- Effectiveness of controls
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Compliance Frameworks Introduction
- Common Frameworks: Overview & Scope
- Pitfalls and Common Mistakes
- Balancing Security Outcomes and Compliance Requirements
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Capstone Project (ongoing)
- Trust and Confidence
- Administrative Functions
- Supply Chain
- Control Systems and Operational Technology: Introduction
- Capstone Project (ongoing)
- Cyber Security Practice (ongoing)
- Additional Topics: determined by students and Lead Trainer
- Job Outcomes Programme
- Consultation and Presentation training
- Cyber Security Practice
- Capstone Project
The Institute of Data Consulting Business Skills is an essential part of every Institute of Data certified professional. The Institute of Data educates and certifies professionals not only with technical skills but also with expertise in business consulting and communication to clients, managers, directors and stakeholders. Many certified professionals choose to work independently or join an existing consultancy.
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