Professional Certification
Certified Cybersecurity
Associate Programme
10-Day Intensive Training
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.
10
Days Training
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Career Opportunities
Program Overview
Qualification Overview
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Qualification Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function.
Professional Scope
Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
Core Competencies
• Cyber Security: Protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture
• Disaster Recovery: Developing comprehensive disaster recovery and contingency plans
• Technical Leadership: Providing technical advice and support to teams
Essential Skills
Candidates undertaking this qualification require sound relationship management skills and may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Ideal Candidates
Target Participants
This advanced program is designed for ICT professionals ready to specialize in cybersecurity
ICT Professionals01
Individuals currently in ICT roles who want to specialise in cybersecurity
Specialist Contributors02
Those who carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field and want to expand their skills
Team Leaders03
Team leaders or those who lead deliverables and want to understand cyber security
Business Owners04
Business owners (sole traders/contractors) who need to protect their data and systems
System Administrators05
Senior network and server administrators
Security Specialists06
Cyber security analysts and engineers
Network Engineers07
Network engineers
DevOps & Architects08
DevOps engineers and cyber security solutions architects
IT Project Managers09
Anyone responsible for managing and leading projects
Who Should Attend
Target Participants
This program is designed for professionals from non-technical backgrounds who want to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge
Diverse Professionals
Individuals from diverse backgrounds (e.g., business, finance, law) interested in cybersecurity
Includes
- Business Analysts
- Legal Advisors
- Financial Professionals
- HR Managers
Industry Executives
Executives from various industries seeking to improve their cybersecurity understanding
Includes
- Business Analysts
- Senior Management
- Department Heads
- Board Members
Business Leaders
Business leaders responsible for making strategic decisions in IT and security
Includes
- Strategic Planners
- Policy Creators
- Decision Makers
- Risk Assessors
Security Managers
Managers tasked with overseeing cybersecurity within their organisations
Includes
- Team Leaders
- Operations Managers
- Project Managers
- Compliance Officers
Learning Goals
Program Objectives
Seven key learning objectives designed to transform executives into cybersecurity-aware leaders
Foundational Understanding
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and terminology
Comprehensive grasp of essential cybersecurity concepts, industry-standard terminology, and fundamental security principles.
Strategic Understanding
Strategic understanding of cybersecurity and its business implications
Deep insight into how cybersecurity aligns with business objectives and strategic organizational planning.
Risk Management
Insights into identifying, assessing, mitigating and managing cyber risks
Practical skills for comprehensive risk assessment, threat evaluation, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Skill Confidence
Confidence in leveraging existing skills in a cybersecurity context
Ability to apply your current professional expertise and experience effectively within cybersecurity frameworks.
Tools & Practices
Knowledge of key tools and practices for enhancing organisational resilience
Hands-on understanding of essential cybersecurity tools, best practices, and resilience-building strategies.
Integration Framework
Framework for integrating cybersecurity into overall business strategy
Comprehensive approach to embedding cybersecurity considerations into all aspects of business planning and operations.
