Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

• Anyone serious about kickstarting a career in technology • Anyone serious about a developing their education in technology • Anyone already working in technology wanting to build knowledge in cyber security • Anyone employed wanting to change careers into cyber security Students will gain sector awareness along with basic knowledge and skills that can be utilised in the cyber security work place. Students are taught terminology, legislation, consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security measures, including threat modelling and the behaviours and effects of malicious software. How to reduce and/or eliminate a cyber security vulnerability and how to apply a cyber security control, and incident response plans. How to carry out a cyber security incident postmortem, and what behaviours and skills are expected within cyber security working environment. Information, advice and guidance: A career in cyber security can be amazing! There are more positions than candidates with the right skills, the sector is very valuable to the country and there is huge scope for career development but there is, of course, a reason for this. The sector is highly technical and it takes dedication to study, learn and achieve the qualifications needed. This level 3 course has the equivalent assessment standard as an A-Level, but it is technically intensive, relying on numeracy, logic, communication skills and a reasonable understanding of computing. Choosing the right course is crucial, so if it’s best to work up to this course, we will advise you on the best courses and approaches. Course Duration: This course is delivered over 6 months. Start dates can be found on our website under Tech Courses.

• You are 19 or over and don’t have a level 3 qualification, or; • You have a full level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed or earn below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319 from April 2023). There may be other criteria that need to be taken into consideration but, in the main, the above is a good guide as to your eligibility.

Cyber Security Principles: • Consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security • Key terminology • Motivations of good and bad actors • Advantages and disadvantages of security by design Threat Intelligence: • Principles of threat intelligence • Open Source Intelligence and importance of using reliable sources of information • Threat models • The effects of malicious software Testing Vulnerabilities and Controls: • Common testing types • Post test mitigation • Vulnerabilities and the steps to address a vulnerability is identified • Basic controls and how to apply them Incident Response: • Incident response plan and checklist • Developing an incident post mortem report Legislation and Ethical Conduct: • Legislation surrounding cyber security • International law relating to cyber security and the importance of information security standards • Ethical conduct within cyber security Professional Skills and Behaviours: • Behaviours required for a career in cyber security • Security clearance levels and employee screening • Skills required for a career in cyber security • Ability to assess own skills and importance of continuous professional development

1. Creation of a cyber security professional portfolio, with set weekly tasks to complete 2. Two optional Cisco NetAcad professional certifications: • Introduction to Cyber Security • Cyber Security Essentials

Apprenticeships: • Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist or Network Engineer • Level 3 Information Communications Technician Employment examples: • Cyber Security or Access Control Administrator • Incident Response or first line support Technician • Junior Security Operations Centre, Security or Threat and Risk Analyst • Junior Penetration Tester • Network Field Operative Professional Qualifications: • CompTIA Security+ • GIAC Security Essentials Certification • Certified Cyber Professional