Master the network security basics as well as securing files, websites, users and mail servers. Also learn how to use the tools and technologies required to deploy and troubleshoot a company’s security infrastructure.

Apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools and processes. Analyze the results of a network reconnaissance. Implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure to a network-based threat. Explain the purpose of practices used to secure a corporate environment.

Implement an information security vulnerability management process. Analyze the output resulting from a vulnerability scan. Compare and contrast common vulnerabilities found
in an organization.

Distinguish threat data or behavior to determine the impact of an incident. Prepare a toolkit and use appropriate forensics tools during an investigation. Explain the importance of communication during the incident response process. Analyze common symptoms to select the best course of action to support incident response. Summarize the incident recovery and post-incident response process.

Explain the relationship between frameworks, common policies, controls, and procedures.
Use data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management. Review security architecture and make recommendations to implement compensating controls. Use application security best practices while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Compare and contrast the general purpose and reasons for using various cybersecurity tools and technologies.

Develop self-awareness about your intentions, values and beliefs as a cyber security professional to better understand and articulate your purpose in your career. Engage in dialogic conversations in which you create opportunities for active listening and to engage and learn from each other by utilizing a relational process of peer coaching.

Get introduced to the fundamentals of team facilitation and coaching that includes skills such as creating an inclusive environment for every team member, building trust and support in the team, leading decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Adopt an organisational perspective and develop advanced-level context-sensitive skills that are required in deciding on developmental interventions. Acquire a set of techniques and tools that are intended to increase your professional impact.

Discover and discuss contemporary theories of leadership including concepts such as community leadership alongside stewardship and servant leadership that cyber security professionals can adopt within their communities.

The final project is intended to support you towards your action plans to improve your practices in your organisations. The principle question to ask is “How can I improve my practice?” With this question in mind, this module offers a practical and structured way of applying action research in your workplace. The outcome of the following modules is intended to be a submission of a work-based project along with a written report and a presentation