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Cyber Security (CPSD402)

Mode of Delivery: Blended 

Fees: TBC

 

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Description

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.

Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there are more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more innovative.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in becoming a security expert today and become an in-demand security professional tomorrow!

In this course, you will learn:

Skills necessary to implement a cybersecurity approach that has multiple layers of protection spread across the computers, networks, programs, or data that one intends to keep safe

Skills you will gain:

  • Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.
  • Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
  • Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.