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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in security principles, threats, network defence and incident response.

Duration
8 weeks · 48 hrs
Training mode
Live Online
Level
Beginner
Modules
5 modules

Course overview

An introduction to cybersecurity for IT professionals and career-changers. You will learn the core principles of information security, common attack techniques, network and endpoint defence, identity security and the basics of incident response.

Labs are performed in safe, isolated practice environments.

What you will learn

  • Explain the CIA triad and core security controls
  • Recognise common threats and attack techniques
  • Apply network and endpoint security basics
  • Understand identity and access security
  • Follow a structured incident response process

Curriculum

5 modules · 8 weeks

  1. 01Security Principles8 hrs
    • CIA triad
    • Risk and controls
    • Security frameworks
  2. 02Threats and Attacks10 hrs
    • Malware
    • Social engineering
    • Web application attacks
  3. 03Network Security10 hrs
    • Firewalls and segmentation
    • VPNs
    • Monitoring
  4. 04Identity and Endpoint Security10 hrs
    • Authentication and MFA
    • Endpoint protection
    • Patch management
  5. 05Incident Response10 hrs
    • Detection
    • Containment and recovery
    • Lessons learned

Prerequisites

  • General IT literacy
  • Basic networking knowledge is helpful

Certification

FintechSol Academy Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals (certificate of completion).

Your trainer

James Whitfield

Sample profile

Project Management & Security Trainer

15+ years experience · PMP, Scrum, cybersecurity fundamentals

James teaches project management, agile delivery and security fundamentals, drawing on long experience leading technology programs.

Frequently asked questions

Are the live sessions recorded?

Yes. Recordings of live sessions are made available to enrolled learners for the duration of the course so you can revise or catch up on missed classes.

Will I receive a certificate?

Learners who complete the required assignments and the capstone receive a FintechSol Academy certificate of completion. Vendor certification exams, where relevant, are booked and paid separately.

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