Cyber Security Analyst

Networks keep the digital world connected. Learn how networks work and gain employable skills to start your tech career. Cyber-attacks increase with every digital connection made around the world. Learn how to protect and defend an organization and gain employable skills to start your cyber career.

This educational package is designed to provide comprehensive training in the field of cybersecurity. It covers a broad range of topics essential for a career in technology and cybersecurity, offering a solid grounding in both the technical and practical aspects of the discipline. This prepares students to protect and defend organizations in an increasingly connected and vulnerable digital landscape.

Semester 1 lays the foundation with courses on IT essentials, networking basics, Python programming, and an introduction to network support and troubleshooting. The curriculum includes computer hardware, operating systems, cloud technologies, and basic cybersecurity concepts.

Semester 2 advances into more complex areas such as cyber threat management, incident response, penetration testing, and ethical hacking. Students will engage with cybersecurity essentials, threat management, standards for incident response, ethical hacking techniques, and the development of compelling reports and incident response project management.

Aligned with the Cisco Network Technician Career Path and the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Path, this package aims to equip students with the skills needed to enter the tech industry. It is particularly tailored for those aspiring to roles in network management and cybersecurity.

The course package Cyber Security Analyst 60 credits contains the following courses:

• DI2018 IT Essantials 7.5 credits
• DI2019 Networking Basics 7.5 credits
• DI4026 Network Support and Security 7.5 credits
• DI2020 Python 7.5 credits
• Cyber Threat Management and Incident Response 15 credits
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking 15 credits

Please note that this a one-year course package and not a programme. Upon completion of the courses you can apply for a course certificate, not a degree.