Cyber security course
Applied Cyber Security Principles
- £3,000
- 2-12 months
- Learn at your pace
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A flexible way to learn cyber security
This guided learning pathway offers a flexible, self‑paced route into cyber security, designed to fit around your life. Learn independently with clear structure, expert‑designed content and support to help you build skills confidently, at a pace that works for you.
- Live tutors available for guidance
- Careers workshops included
- Up to 12 months to complete the course
Course overview
100% remote
Learn online on our bespoke digital campus
Flexible schedule
No fixed classes, so you can learn at your own pace
Tutor support
Live sessions available to ask questions with the tutor team
Career guidance
Support and workshops to support your career goals
Learn more about our guides learning programme at our next virtual open event - ask any questions and meet the team.
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Problem area 1: Understanding cyber security in business
You’ll begin by understanding why cyber security exists, and where it sits within an organisation, covering topics such as:
- Ethics
- Culture
- Cyber awareness
- Risk
Problem area 2: Security by design
You’ll start to consider an organisation’s security architecture by working on real, scenario-based problems, developing your understanding of key concepts including:
- Networks
- Operating systems
- Governance & compliance
- Laws & regulations
- Audit
Problem area 3: Applied security
Using the skills and knowledge developed through problem areas 1 and 2, you’ll now approach working across more complex exercises, such as:
- Endpoints
- Cloud security
- Cryptography
- Access control
- Digital forensics
Problem area 4: Offensive and defensive security
Your understanding of the cyber security threat landscape will deepen further as you apply your knowledge in the context of different security environments. This problem area covers:
- Security Operations Centre / SOC (often known as the blue-team)
- Penetration testing (often referred to as red-team, or ethical hacking)
- Threat intelligence
- Reconnaissance and malware analysis
Problem area 5: Business continuity management
Now ready to tackle the wider picture, you’ll develop your understanding of what it takes to build strategic business resilience, looking at:
- Operational technology (OT)
- Physical security
- Incident management & response
An investment in your future
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One easy payment of £3,000 (inc VAT) payable by card via Stripe.
Pay in 3 with PayPal, or split the cost further with PayPal Credit. An existing credit agreement is required. £3,000 (inc VAT).
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Your questions, answered
Is this the same certificate as the 4‑month programme?
No. Our Applied Cyber Security Principles course is a separate guided learning pathway which is different from our Ce‑CSP programme. This pathway provides a flexible, self‑paced route to build core cyber security knowledge, while the Ce‑CSP is a more intensive, cohort‑based career programme.
Is this course self‑paced?
Yes. This course is designed to be flexible and self‑paced, allowing you to progress through the content in your own time and fit learning around work or other commitments.