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The Cyber Security Program is designed for IT and non-IT professionals who are interested to transition their career into Cyber Security. The program includes practical training, industry certification and job placement support to help professionals secure a job in the cyber security industry.
The cyber security program 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 program includes pre-work, intensive practical training, industry certification and a job outcomes program in collaboration with university partners. The course content has been tailored to give students the skills that are demanded by businesses in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
Remote learning is available for this program. 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.
Learn in-demand skills to protect and secure businesses and government with education from best-in-class cyber industry trainers.
The Cyber Security Program is a structured training program designed to help students develop the practical skills they will need, allowing them to progress into roles such as a Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester or SOC (Security Operations Consultant). After completing the program, students will be awarded the Cyber Security Certification 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 program, driven to ensure students have the best start to your career.
Practical cyber security training is an essential requirement to practice as a cyber security professional. Learn from industry experts on how to defend from cyber-attacks and develop business solutions for businesses and government organizations including consulting techniques and simulating commercial projects. This means students 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, students 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 students 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 defense 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 Defense
- 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 Program
- 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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