Cybersecurity

Level 2 of 3

Intermediate Level

Prerequisites

Completion of the Beginner level, or equivalent personal security practice. Comfort with basic computer administration (installing software, changing settings) is expected.

Duration

8 weeks · 90 guided hours · 6 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.

By the end of this level you can

  • Secure a small office network with firewalls, Wi-Fi security and segmentation
  • Harden systems and manage accounts with least privilege and patching
  • Explain common web application weaknesses and the defences against them
  • Collect and review logs to detect suspicious activity
  • Write practical security policies and run awareness sessions
  • Assess a small organisation against the CIS Controls essential safeguards

Modules

  1. 1Module 1 · 15 h · 3 lessonsNetwork Security Fundamentals
  2. 2Module 2 · 16 h · 3 lessonsSystem Hardening and Access Management
  3. 3Module 3 · 16 h · 3 lessonsWeb and Application Security Awareness
  4. 4Module 4 · 13 h · 3 lessonsLogging and Detecting Suspicious Activity
  5. 5Module 5 · 13 h · 3 lessonsSecurity Policies and Awareness
  6. 6Module 6 · 17 h · 3 lessonsSmall Organisation Security Assessment

Intermediate level project

Small Organisation Security Assessment

With written permission from the organisation, assess a small office, school or NGO against a checklist based on the CIS Controls essential safeguards, collect evidence by observation and configuration review (not attack), and deliver a prioritised improvement report.

Deliverables

  • A signed scope and permission letter
  • An asset inventory and a completed safeguard checklist with evidence
  • A prioritised findings and recommendations report
  • Two short policies (for example acceptable use and passwords) and a staff briefing

Assessed on

  • Work stays inside the written scope and uses no attack techniques
  • Findings are supported by evidence and rated consistently
  • Recommendations are prioritised, affordable and specific
  • Sensitive details are handled and stored securely

All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.