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Course Syllabus

Prerequisite of being at Infrastructure Technician / CompTIA A+ level
Learners will cover the following modules in this course:

LPI Linux Essentials – 70 hours
LPI Linux Essentials can lead to LPI Professional Development Certificate (PDC).

Cisco Cyber Essentials – 28 hours
Cisco Cloud Security – 42 hours

Cisco Cloud Security can lead to a Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).

Course Structure

Linux Essentials

Linux adoption continues to rise world-wide as individual users, Government entities and industries ranging from automotive to space exploration, embrace open-source technologies. This expansion of open source in enterprise is redefining traditional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) job roles to require more Linux skills. Whether you’re starting your career in open source, or looking for advancement, independently verifying your skill set can help you stand out to hiring managers or your management team.

Linux is also fundamental to all cyber security systems and is vital knowledge for roles within the Cyber Security sector.

The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source – 7 hours

Finding Your Way on a Linux System – 14 hours

The Power of the Command Line – 14 hours

The Linux Operating System – 18 hours

Security and File Permissions – 17 hours

Course Structure

Linux Essentials

Linux adoption continues to rise world-wide as individual users, Government entities and industries ranging from automotive to space exploration, embrace open-source technologies. This expansion of open source in enterprise is redefining traditional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) job roles to require more Linux skills. Whether you’re starting your career in open source, or looking for advancement, independently verifying your skill set can help you stand out to hiring managers or your management team.

Linux is also fundamental to all cyber security systems and is vital knowledge for roles within the Cyber Security sector.

The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source – 7 hours

Finding Your Way on a Linux System – 14 hours

The Power of the Command Line – 14 hours

The Linux Operating System – 18 hours

Security and File Permissions – 17 hours

Cyber Essentials

This module is designed for learners who are interested in pursuing more advanced studies in the field of cybersecurity. The curriculum explores the characteristics of, and tactics used, by cyber criminals. It then delves into the technologies, products and procedures cybersecurity professional use to combat cybercrime.

Principles – 7 hours

Technologies – 11 hours

In Practice – 10 hours

Cloud Security

With more companies moving to the cloud, the need for cloud security is becoming increasingly apparent. Due to this, the IT and cybersecurity industries have seen an increase in demand for knowledgeable experts to help companies stay secure in the cloud.

This module provides a broad overview of cloud security and allows students to gain critical insights into how security issues change in the cloud, including data security, key management and identity and access management.

The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is targeted towards professionals working in IT and cybersecurity.

Cloud Architecture – 7 hours

Infrastructure Security for Cloud – 7 hours

Managing Cloud Security and Risk – 7 hours

Data Security for Cloud Computing – 7 hours

Application Security and Identity Management for Cloud Computing – 7 hours

Cloud Security Operations – 7 hours

Delivery Structure

Content Start Week Tutor Hours Mode of Delivery
LINUX ESSENTIALS
The Linux Community & Popular OSs 1 7 Remote / Blended
Finding Your Way on a Linux System 1 14 Remote / Blended
The Power of the Command Line 2 14 Remote / Blended
The Linux Operating System 3 18 Remote / Blended
Security and File Permissions 4 17 Remote / Blended
Linux Essentials Total 5 Weeks 70
CYBER ESSENTIALS  
Part 1 – Principles 7 Remote / Blended
Part 2 – Technologies 6 11 Remote / Blended
Part 3 – In Practice 7 10 Remote / Blended
Cyber Essentials Total 2 Weeks 28
CLOUD SECURITY  
Cloud Architecture 8 7 Remote / Blended
Infrastructure Security for Cloud 8 7 Remote / Blended
Managing Cloud Security and Risk 9 7 Remote / Blended
Data Security for Cloud Computing 9 7 Remote / Blended
Application Security and Identity Management for Cloud Computing 10 7 Remote / Blended
Cloud Security Operations 10 7 Remote / Blended
Cloud Security Total 3 weeks 42
Course Total 10 Weeks 140 Hours  

Learners will also be expected to spend an average of 5 hours per week in Learner led research and mini-project work.