Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner

ALC’s 5-day Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner™ course is the standout course for anyone who wants a sound understanding of Cyber Security and a solid base on which to build their career. It is ideal if you are wanting to start a career in Cyber, or to transition your career.  There are no pre-requisites to attend.

Learning Outcomes:

The key objective is for each participant to complete the course and retain a very solid understanding and appreciation of the fundamentals of Cyber Security:

• Cyber Security Concepts
• Risk Management & Assurance
• Security Architecture
• Physical Security
• Network Security
• Endpoint Security
• Incident Response

One of the special features of this course is its mix of theory and practical exercises, all designed to maximise understanding and retention. Strong use is made of a case study.

Participants are provided with a download link where sample Word and Excel templates for the case study may be found, along with useful artefacts referenced in the material.

Exercises include:

• Develop an asset register
• Identify threats, determine risks, and make recommendations
• Evaluate service provider models, contrasting risks and opportunities
• Discuss risks associated with storing data in the cloud
• Select security architecture design principles
• List and prioritise business-critical operations for business continuity
• Evaluate the benefits of an in-house incident response capability versus using a managed service model