Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security: A Proactive Approach

• Advanced Network Security: This unit covers the advanced techniques and protocols used in network security, including VPNs, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Malware Analysis: Students will learn how to analyze and reverse engineer malware to understand its functionality, origin, and impact on a system.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence: This unit focuses on the collection, analysis, and use of threat intelligence to proactively identify and respond to cyber threats.
• Cloud Security: Students will learn about the unique security challenges associated with cloud computing and best practices for securing cloud environments.
• Identity and Access Management: This unit covers the principles and best practices for managing digital identities and access controls in a cyber security context.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): This unit covers the use of SIEM systems for centralizing and analyzing security event data to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Penetration Testing: Students will learn how to conduct penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in a system and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls.
• Incident Response: This unit covers the principles and best practices for responding to and managing cyber security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Security Governance and Compliance: This unit covers the legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations associated with cyber security, including best practices for developing and implementing security policies and procedures.