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

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this certification.