Cyber & CloudBeginner friendly

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in digital security, networks, risk and incident awareness.

Duration12 weeksCourse content6 modulesLearning formatFlexible learning

01 About this course

What you will learn

Designed for career starters and working professionals who want a practical understanding of how organisations protect systems and information.

✓ Guided lessons✓ Practical exercises✓ Tutor support✓ Portfolio project

02 Course syllabus

Clear modules.
One practical outcome.

Work through the programme in a logical order and apply each topic through practical exercises.

01Security principles+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

02Networks & threats+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

03Identity & access+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

04Risk management+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

05Incident response+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

06Security case study+

Learn the essential concepts, follow guided examples and complete a practical exercise before moving on.

03 Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. 01Recognise common threats
  2. 02Explain core security controls
  3. 03Assess basic risk
  4. 04Respond to common security scenarios