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Ensure your team's readiness to meet ISO 27001:2022 by Oct 2025 with certificated training
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
2295.0000
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
2295.0000
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
2295.0000
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
2295.0000
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
2295.0000
Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course

Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course

SKU: 5655
  • Earn the Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) qualification and 28 CPD/CPE points in just four days
  • Build the practical skills to deliver IT, application, information and operational cyber security across your organisation
  • Aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the NCSC-approved Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
  • Learn from cyber security experts with real-world consulting and technical experience
  • Study your way – choose Live Online or Self-Paced delivery to suit your schedule and budget
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Description

Training course outline

This four-day, fully accredited course gives you the practical skills needed to deliver infrastructure, application, information and operational cyber security through effective technical and organisational controls.

It also prepares you to pass the internationally recognised IBITGQ Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (C CS P) exam on your first attempt.

The course is aligned with CyBOK v1.1 – the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge approved by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which defines the foundational knowledge expected of cyber security professionals.

This Practitioner-level course focuses on four key CyBOK categories:

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

You’ll learn how to:

  • Detect and respond to malware and adversarial behaviour
  • Apply core principles of security operations and incident management
  • Implement security at the operating system and hypervisor levels
  • Strengthen network and hardware security
  • Prevent, detect and mitigate software-based cyber attacks
  • Secure web and mobile environments

Course benefits

  • Developed by experienced cyber security practitioners with deep, hands-on knowledge of real-world threats and defences
  • Led by a cyber security consultant with both technical and management experience delivering real-world security programmes
  • Work with real-world tools and examples to learn how cyber security controls are applied in practice
  • Take part in interactive exercises, group discussions and case studies designed to build applied knowledge
  • Join the course online or in person at a UK training centre

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 designed for IT and cyber professionals looking to build their technical skills and step into cyber security implementation or management roles.

It’s ideal for those with some foundational knowledge who want to deepen their understanding of cyber threats and the controls needed to secure systems, networks and applications.

Typical roles include:

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

Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

  • Proven expertise – We led the world’s first ISO 27001 certification project and have trained more than 8,000 professionals on ISMS implementation and audit.
  • Flexible delivery – Learn in person or online with our Classroom / Live Online courses. We support remote and hybrid working.
  • Pass first time – or train again for free – More than 28,000 learners have trained with us. If you don’t pass first time, we’ll train you again at no extra cost.*
  • Digital course access – All materials are provided as downloadable PDFs, available 20 days before the course starts.
  • Training solutions for every organisation – Whether you’re scaling security skills across a global team or upskilling one department, we’ve got a delivery model to match.

* Terms and conditions apply

Course details

What does this course cover?

You’ll gain a practical understanding of core cyber security concepts, techniques and controls across infrastructure, systems, applications and operations, including:

  • Typical malware attacks and how to detect and respond to them
  • Adversarial behaviours and the frameworks used to analyse malicious operations.
  • Core principles of security operations and incident management
  • Digital forensic techniques and how they’re applied in investigations
  • An introduction to cryptography and its role in protecting data
  • Operating system and hypervisor security controls
  • Security principles for distributed systems
  • Access control fundamentals: authentication, authorisation and accountability
  • Prevention, detection and mitigation of cyber attacks on software applications
  • Web and mobile device security risks and defences
  • Secure software design and the secure software development lifecycle
  • Network security implementation
  • Hardware security: protection methods and measurement techniques
  • Cyber-physical systems (CPS): security challenges and research trends
  • Physical layer and telecommunications security: risks and opportunities

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

(4.67)stars out of 5
Number of reviews: 3
1. on 20/05/2025, said:
5 stars out of 5
The course session was very good and informative. Really good step in to professional Cyber Security career.
2. 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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