CSF+P Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner™

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Advance Your Career

ALC’s 5-day Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner™ course is designed for anyone who wants a sound understanding of Information / Cyber Security and a solid base on which to build their career. It is ideal for someone wanting to start a career in Cyber Security, or to transition their career. There are no pre-requisites to attend.

Maximise Your Cyber Resilience

The course follows a robust syllabus that covers all the key areas you need to know. At the same time, it provides maximum regional relevance by fully taking into account appropriate sections from the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

"I just wanted to let you know that the trainer for this course here in NZ is really fantastic. He was able to explain the concepts and frameworks in a way that was very clear, with real world examples to help demonstrate things in a really relatable way. I was most likely the least technically minded person on the course but was never made to feel like the concepts being taught were something I wouldn't be able to grasp, and my questions were never dismissed as too basic or irrelevant."  - Service Delivery Manager

 

Learning outcomes

The key objective is for each participant to complete the course and retain a very solid understanding and appreciation of the fundamentals of Cyber Security:

• Cyber Security Concepts
• Risk Management & Assurance
• Security Architecture
• Physical Security
• Network Security
• Endpoint Security
• Incident Response

One of the special features of this course is its mix of theory and practical exercises, all designed to maximise understanding and retention. Strong use is made of a case study. Participants are provided with a download link where sample Word and Excel templates for the case study may be found, along with useful artefacts referenced in the material. Exercises include:

• Develop an asset register
• Identify threats, determine risks, and make recommendations
• Evaluate service provider models, contrasting risks and opportunities
• Discuss risks associated with storing data in the cloud
• Select security architecture design principles
• List and prioritise business-critical operations for business continuity
• Evaluate the benefits of an in-house incident response capability versus using a managed service model

Who should attend

The course is designed for:

• Anyone starting a career in information / cyber security
• IT professionals wanting to transition their career into cyber security
• Anyone needing a robust introduction to cyber security
• Anyone planning to work in a position that requires cyber security knowledge
• Anyone with information / cyber security responsibilities
• Anyone who has learned “on the job” but who would benefit from a formal presentation to consolidate their knowledge
• Professionals familiar with basic IT and information security concepts and who need to round out their knowledge

Course contents

Day One Cyber Security Governance Cyber Security Concepts Cyber Security Strategy Laws & Regulations Standards & Frameworks Roles & Responsibilities Training & Awareness Risk Management Risk Management Concepts Risk Management	Day Two (Domain 2 – Risk Management continued) Threats Controls CERT NZ Critical Controls ACSC Essential Eight Security Architecture Governance & Architecture Certification & Accreditation Service Models Cryptography Emerging Technologies
Day Three Physical Security Perimeter Security Building Security Physical Access Control Environmental Controls Network Security Network Fundamentals Network Security	Day Four Endpoint Security Endpoint Security Application Security Data Security Incident Response Incident Response Management Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Digital Forensics Security Assurance
Day Five Final exam study and preparation Final Exam – 2 hours

 

Course fees

Foundation + Practitioner Certificate Exam

Live Virtual Training – Participants will sit the exam online during the course. The exams are invigilated live by the ALC trainer and supporting staff. The online exam is run via the exam portal Test Invite and accessed via a web browser.

Face-to-Face Training – Participants will be provided with a paper-based exam which is completed whilst at the course in the same venue of the course itself.

The exam is 2 hours in duration and comprises three parts. in Part A there are 75 questions worth 1 mark each. In Part B there are 5 questions worth 2 marks each & Part C there are 5 questions worth 3 marks each.  The pass mark is 65%.  There is only one correct answer to each question and no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

The Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner Certificate is issued to those who successfully pass the exam.

One free exam re-sit is available for each participant.