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  • Train with cyber security experts to gain the knowledge required to deliver IT infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security to your organisation.
  • Industry-leading course designed to help you significantly enhance your career prospects as a cyber security manager.
  • Fully aligned with CyBOK v1.1 (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge), which is approved by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre).
  • Learn from anywhere with this Live Online course or our Self-Paced option that allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs to a minimum. Find out more.
  • Successful completion of this four-day course and exam awards the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points.
2195.0000
  • Train with cyber security experts to gain the knowledge required to deliver IT infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security to your organisation.
  • Industry-leading course designed to help you significantly enhance your career prospects as a cyber security manager.
  • Fully aligned with CyBOK v1.1 (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge), which is approved by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre).
  • Learn from anywhere with this Live Online course or our Self-Paced option that allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs to a minimum. Find out more.
  • Successful completion of this four-day course and exam awards the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points.
2195.0000
  • Train with cyber security experts to gain the knowledge required to deliver IT infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security to your organisation.
  • Industry-leading course designed to help you significantly enhance your career prospects as a cyber security manager.
  • Fully aligned with CyBOK v1.1 (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge), which is approved by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre).
  • Learn from anywhere with this Live Online course or our Self-Paced option that allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs to a minimum. Find out more.
  • Successful completion of this four-day course and exam awards the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points.
2195.0000
  • Train with cyber security experts to gain the knowledge required to deliver IT infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security to your organisation.
  • Industry-leading course designed to help you significantly enhance your career prospects as a cyber security manager.
  • Fully aligned with CyBOK v1.1 (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge), which is approved by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre).
  • Learn from anywhere with this Live Online course or our Self-Paced option that allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs to a minimum. Find out more.
  • Successful completion of this four-day course and exam awards the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points.
2195.0000
Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course

Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course

SKU: 5655
  • Train with cyber security experts to gain the knowledge required to deliver IT infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security to your organisation.
  • Industry-leading course designed to help you significantly enhance your career prospects as a cyber security manager.
  • Fully aligned with CyBOK v1.1 (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge), which is approved by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre).
  • Learn from anywhere with this Live Online course or our Self-Paced option that allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs to a minimum. Find out more.
  • Successful completion of this four-day course and exam awards the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points.
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Description

Training course outline

This fully accredited, four-day course gives you the skills required to deliver infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security by implementing appropriate technical and organisational controls. It also prepares you to pass the internationally recognised IBITGQ C CS P exam on the first attempt.

The course content is aligned with CyBOK v1.1. Approved by the NCSC, CyBOK defines and codifies the foundational knowledge required for a cyber security professional.

This Practitioner-level training focuses on building the knowledge associated with the CyBOK categories:

  • Attacks and Defences
  • Systems Security
  • Software and Platform Security
  • Infrastructure Security

The course covers:

  • How to detect and respond to malware attacks and adversarial behaviour;
  • The concepts of security operations and incident management;
  • How security can be ensured at the operating system and hypervisor levels;
  • Implementing network and hardware security;
  • The prevention, detection and mitigation of software cyber attacks; and
  • Web and mobile device cyber security.

Certified Cyber Security Practitioner course benefits

 Designed by experts

We’re acknowledged leaders in cyber and information security with years of practical, hands-on experience.

 Delivered by professionals

Taught by a cyber security consultant with extensive management and technical experience of helping organisations of all sizes deliver effective cyber security programmes.

 Gain practical experience

Use tools and real-life examples to understand how to apply cyber security controls.

 Hands-on-study

Participate in group discussions, practical exercises and case studies throughout the course.

 Learn from anywhere

Choose whether you attend Live Online or in person at one of our training venues throughout the UK.


See what our previous learners think about this course

“Andrew was great, I've done a couple of courses before and Andrew has been by far the most engaging to listen to, and was able to explain concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.”

- Anonymous

 

Who should attend this course?

This course is for individuals who wish to develop a successful career in cyber security management and implementation, especially those who need to improve their technical knowledge of typical cyber security attacks and the security controls required at the network, systems, operational and software levels.

It is particularly appropriate for those with foundational cyber security experience who wish to advance their career, and existing IT professionals such as:

  • Network administrators
  • Database administrators
  • Cloud architects
  • IT helpdesk staff

Your Learning Path

Find out how the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.

This course is an essential component of the following learning paths:


Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

  • We’re internationally recognised as the authority on ISO 27001 – Our team led the world’s first ISO 27001 certification project, and since then we have trained more than 8,000 professionals on information security management system (ISMS) implementations and audits.
  • Learn from anywhere – as a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow you to learn from anywhere. Our Classroom / Live Online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online.
  • Pass first time or train again for free – we have trained more than 28,000 people and we’re confident you’ll pass with us first time. If you don’t, we’ll train you again for free.*
  • Choose the method that suits you – we offer classroom, instructor-led online, self-paced online, e-learning and in-house training options.
  • Access your training anywhere – all our course materials are provided as a digital copy, allowing you to access them anywhere and at any time. Documents will be made available 20 days before your course.
  • Business solutions to suit you – whether you’re a multinational wanting us to manage all your training needs or a small business wishing to boost your workforce skills, we offer a range of training solutions.

* Terms and conditions apply

Course details

What does this course cover?

  • Typical malware attacks and how to detect and respond to them.
  • Adversarial behaviours and the frameworks used to understand malicious operations.
  • Fundamental concepts of security operations and incident management.
  • Digital forensic techniques and their application.
  • Introducing cryptography.
  • How security can be ensured at the operating system and hypervisor levels.
  • Distributed systems security.
  • Authorisation, authentication and accountability, and their relationship with access control.
  • Prevention, detection and mitigation of cyber attacks on software applications.
  • Web and mobile device cyber security.
  • Secure software design and the secure software lifecycle.
  • Implementing network security.
  • Hardware security and how it is measured and protected.
  • Research trends and characteristics in the (CPS) cyber-physical systems security field.
  • Challenges and opportunities of physical layer and telecommunications security.

What’s included in this course?

  • Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file).
  • The Certified Cyber Security Practitioner exam.
  • A certificate of attendance.

What equipment do I need?

You will need a laptop for the duration of your course and exam. Our course materials include an interactive PDF and an online quiz tool for knowledge testing. Full details on how to access the exam will be provided by email 1–2 days before sitting the exam.


Course duration and times

Day 1: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Day 3: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Day 4: 9:15 am – 4:30 pm


Course locations

  • Learn from anywhere with our instructor-led Live Online courses, or Classroom / Live Online delivery options. Learn more.
  • Alternatively you can study in a classroom at one of our venues in London or Ely (Cambridgeshire).

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

Before joining this course, you must have passed the Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course and included exam.

Please note that you can attend both courses and save 15% by taking the Certified Cyber Security Foundation and Practitioner Combination Training Course.


Is there any recommended reading?

We recommend that you purchase and read the following textbook before the course:

Exams and qualifications

Certified Cyber Security Practitioner exam

Candidates take the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) exam set by IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) at the end of the course.

  • Delivery method: Online
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Questions: 40
  • Format: Multiple choice
  • Pass mark: 65%

This course is equivalent to:

28

CPD points


What qualifications will I receive?

Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P).


Accreditation

All courses hold accreditations from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) and CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security), satisfying CIISec Knowledge Areas requirements at Level 1: A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, C3, D2, E1, F2, G1, G2, H1 and H2, and Level 2: B2, B3, and H3.

As a premier personnel certification body, IBITGQ specialises in certifying individuals who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in IT governance practices.

IBITGQ maintains accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, a globally recognised benchmark for conformity assessment. Accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) further underscores the course's commitment to meeting stringent certification requirements.

ISO 17024 certification is esteemed within the industry and universally acknowledged by employers worldwide. By aligning with this standard, our course ensures that your qualifications are not only recognised but also highly valued by employers across diverse sectors.

Upon successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity to validate your professional expertise by registering your qualification on the esteemed IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register. This platform serves as a testament to your commitment to excellence in IT governance, setting you apart as a distinguished professional in the field.


How will I receive my exam results and certificates?

  • Provisional exam results will be available immediately on completion of the exam. Confirmed exam results will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.
  • Certificates for those who have achieved a passing grade will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.
  • Results notifications and certificates are sent directly to candidates by the relevant exam board in electronic format; please note that hard copy exam certificates are not issued.

Do I need to bring proof of identity?

Participants must provide a form of photographic ID as the invigilator may request to check it before the exam.


Can exams be retaken?

Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest.

Ways to learn

Learn your way with our flexible delivery methods

We want you to learn, qualify and progress, and we are committed to providing learning options for all scenarios: deadline-driven, career-orientated, company-wide or interest-led.

Instructor-led public courses

Structured learning, with clear direction and guidance from expert practitioners:

  • Focused learning
  • Delivered by expert practitioners
  • Peer support
  • In-the-moment insights

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Self-paced online learning

Learn and absorb material in a way that works for you:

  • Study at your own pace
  • Cost-effective
  • Bite-sized learning
  • Fits around you

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Unique blended learning courses

The most effective learning method for professionals:

  • Work around lifestyle challenges
  • A more manageable programme
  • Tailored, mastery-based learning
  • Better learning outcomes

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In-house and corporate training

Learning as a team and building a culture of awareness:

  • Unique to you
  • Peace of mind
  • Improve teamwork
  • Maximise your budget

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Customer Reviews

(4.50)stars out of 5
Number of reviews: 2
1. on 19/12/2023, said:
4 stars out of 5
The Course content was good and Challenging. However, it may have been better to run the course over a four week period. Allowing candidates to absorb the content and practice exam questions.
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