Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to this course

    2. Before we begin

    1. What is Cyber Security?

    2. Discover what excites you

    3. Quiz and reflection

    1. Ethical Hacker

    2. Incident Responders

    3. User Experience Designer in Cyber Security

    4. Cyber Analyst

    5. Summary

    6. Quiz yourself

    1. Who they are and what they do

    2. How they got where they are now

    3. Advice for you

    4. Research and reflection

    1. The future of cyber security

    2. What you can do now

    1. What is a Career Roadmap

    2. Download the sample sheet and the worksheet

About this course

  • Free

What is this course?

Our Interactive Cyber Security Course: Industry Insider encourages you to learn more about the Cyber Security Industry and your future career in it.

What's included

  • What's Cyber Security?

  • Discovering what excites you

  • Connecting your hobbies and interests to Cyber Security

  • Cyber Security jobs and skills

  • Meet your role models working in different jobs in Cyber Security

  • Advice for your on how to start your journey

  • Career map and finding out what job in cyber suits you

  • There future of Cyber Security

  • Quizzes, reflections and interactive activities

Meet your role models

Security Architect at Co-Op Hannah Dooley

Hannah had a very squiggly career path. She first worked at a security company in the sales team. Then she moved into a more consultancy role, where she was advising other businesses on how to be secure. She moved from advising businesses to working in cyber as a Security Architect.

Cyber Security Professional at BAE Systems Saheed Jimoh

Saheed got into Cyber Security through his work in banking. He became interested in how to keep accounts secure and continued building his career from there.

Ethical Hacker at AMDARI Victoria Ogedengbe

Victoria first wanted to be a forensic scientist, solving investigations and finding the truth. Later, she discovered Cyber Security, where he could investigate and solve problems in the digital world.”

Founder and CEO at Essentia Hayley Carter

Hayley went to university to study maths and chemistry, but she got obsessed with technology. She learned to code and got a role in IT support, but she wanted to have her own business, so she started one!

Cyber Security consultant at Airbus Sunaina Aytan

Sunaina began her journey with an internship at an IT service company. When she graduated, everyone around her was going off to do software development roles, but she knew that she was more intrigued by Cyber Security.

Your questions answered:

  • What do I need to start this course?

    For each session, we recommend that you have the following:

    - Wi-Fi / Internet connection
    - Before you start - grab a pair of headphones if they are available, it will help you to focus and allow you to use the voiceovers if you wish to listen to them.
    - Comfortable space to work
    - A positive attitude!

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes! You’ll earn a certificate after completing all parts of the course.

  • What is the Code of Conduct?

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    Please read through the code of conduct and keep this in mind as you explore the different parts of the site.

  • What if I need help?

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    2. Comment in the Discussion area in the top right corner of the course page.

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