Cybersecurity in Business Bootcamp

L3 Level 3
Part Time
4 June 2024 — 11 July 2024
Community Location

About this course

The Cybersecurity in Business Bootcamp programme is designed to help you develop the skills needed to move closer to a career in the Cybersecurity sector. 

Developed by the Cyber Innovation Hub, you will benefit from hands-on approach as you complete modules in both they theory behind Cyber Technology and how this is implemented in the workplace. Alongside this, learners will benefit from workshops in employability, interview skills and practical case studies to help successfully apply for employment and promotional opportunities within the field. 

Delivery Schedule: 

This is a part-time course and will be delivered every Tuesday and Thursday evening (6:00pm – 9:00pm) and then every other Saturday (9:00am – 12:00pm) in Thales, Ebbw Vale. This Bootcamp will run over 7 weeks. A full list of dates can be viewed here

What you will study

This Bootcamp will be split into two modules outlined below.

Module One: Cyber Fundamentals / Secure by Design

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Fundamentals of Information Security Management
  • Social Engineering 
  • Cyber Legislation and Regulations 
  • Encryption/Cryptography
  • Business Continuity
  • Cybersecurity Risk

Module Two: Cyber Tools and Practices / Attack Methodologies 

  • Introduction to Cyber Tools and Processes
  • Endpoint Security and Incident Handling 
  • Cloud Security Fundamentals
  • Cloud Security Principles
  • Network Security 

Alongside this, participants will benefit from tailored employability workshops. This will include interview skills, networking, CV preparation and job description profiling. 
In addition to this, you will have access to guest speakers from the industry as well as one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Face to face classroom training. There is no formal assessment or exam.

On the successful completion of this Bootcamp, learners will be registered with the Cyber Security Council and receive a certificate of completion from the Cyber Innovation Hub.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 June 2024

End date

11 July 2024

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

9 hours per week

Location

Community Location
Maps & directions

Course code

GPEXCBP01
L3

Qualification

Cybersecurity in Business Bootcamp

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Career prospects & further study

28%

The Cardiff Capital Region has a thriving digital cluster with projections of 6,000 additional jobs by 2025, amounting to 28% growth (EMSI 2019).

On completion of this bootcamp, you will be competent at a CIH Fundamental Level in Cybersecurity and equipped with the skills and knowledge to seek employment or promotion in the sector.