Cyber Security

This Skills Bootcamp is designed to help people with no prior tech knowledge to enter the workforce as skilled Network and Cyber specialists, which includes a guaranteed interview upon completion of the programme..

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You’ll gain knowledge of Network Architecture, Cyber Security Fundamentals, and Cyber Threats. Students will develop a broad understanding of the fundamental building blocks needed to work with Networks and Cyber Security.  

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Programme Sheet
Eligibility

  • All candidates will need to commit to this as a full-time course, meaning up to 40hrs hours a week.

  • This course cannot be completed alongside any full-time work commitments. While it may be possible for some candidates to complete evening or weekend jobs, this is not recommended.

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Essential

  • This course is a hybrid course, meaning students will study 2 days a week on site at the Skills City campus, so students need to be willing and able to travel.

  • Individuals who have a strong interest in Cyber Security.

  • Access to a laptop that can run Microsoft Teams and Zoom and includes a microphone and camera and able to run virtual machines (Oracle VirtualBox).

  • Keen to progress into a Networking or Cyber Security role.

 

Desirable

  • Ideally some basic understanding of what Cyber Security and Networking is.

  • Some technical knowledge or any experience in industry working with networks.

Progression

You can then go on to complete a range of qualifications to further develop your skills in the area of choice. These include the following exam pathway:

  • CompTIA Security+

  • CompTIA CySA+/PenTest+

  • CompTIA Linux+

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Potential job roles after completing this course:

  • Network Administrator

  • Network Engineer

  • Network Support Specialist

  • Information/Security Analyst

  • Security Operations Centre Analyst

  • System Engineer

  • Help Desk Technician

  • Cyber Engineer

  • Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Junior Penetration Tester

Qualifications

Students will be able to take one of the following exams dependent on the pathway of their course:

  • CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification

Modules

  • Computer/Network Architecture

  • Basic Windows/Linux Usage

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Cyberthreats

  • Capstone and Client-facing Projects

  • Employability and Personal development

Development

Skills

  • Windows operating system

  • Virtual machines

  • Network structure

  • Cyber threats and how they operate

  • Security controls within a business environment

  • Scoping and developing projects in relation to their briefs

Personal

In addition to weekly mentoring with the Skills City team, open office sessions and ad-hoc one to one opportunities with a variety of industry professions we are thrilled to have partnered with Tree of Knowledge to deliver an extensive personal development programme, including sessions on the following:

  • Your Vibe

  • Flourish

  • What do you transmit

  • Aspirational Team

  • Interview Ready

  • Personal Project

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