Cyber Security

CSF+​P Cyber Security Foundation+​Practitioner™

The go-to course to transition your career or upskill your team and maximise resilience

  • Duration 5 Days
  • Fee - Virtual Instructor-Led $3,100 + GST
  • Exam Online Exam
  • Fee - Face-to-face Training $3,760 + GST
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Upcoming Course Dates

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Virtual Instructor-led Training | AEST29 September - 3 October 202509:00 am - 05:00 pm

Individual/Self-Funding
Business or Government
Virtual Instructor-led Training | AEDT24 - 28 November 202509:00 am - 05:00 pm

Individual/Self-Funding
Business or Government

Overview

CSF+P Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner™ – The Cyber Security Course to Start Your Career

Advance Your Career

ALC’s 5-day Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner™ course is designed for anyone who wants a sound understanding of Information / Cyber Security and a solid base on which to build their career. It is ideal for someone wanting to start a career in Cyber Security, or to transition their career. There are no pre-requisites to attend.

Maximise Your Cyber Resilience

The course follows a robust syllabus that covers all the key areas you need to know. At the same time, it provides maximum regional relevance by fully taking into account appropriate sections from the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

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CSF+P Face-to-Face or Live Virtual Training

ALC courses are either 100% in-person or 100% live virtual. That way you get the best training experience.

We do not offer hybrid Cyber Security training whereby some participants are physically in class while others are joining remotely. This invariably results in a lesser training experience. If the trainer focuses on the needs of one group, it is usually at the expense of the other. You can spare yourself the frustration of the hybrid experience with ALC fully-dedicated Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner training course.

Our Trainers Make the Difference

  • Peter Nikitser

    Peter is exceptionally well qualified for this role and brings to bear a career spanning over 30 years in Information Technology, focusing on security even before the World Wide Web became mainstream.

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  • Peter Kemp

    Peter Kemp has had a long and varied career working in and for the UK Government in a range of security roles over more than 25 years.

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Learning Outcomes

The key objective is for each participant to complete the course and retain a very solid understanding and appreciation of the fundamentals of Cyber Security:

  • Cyber Security Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Security Architecture
  • Physical Security
  • Network Security
  • Endpoint Security
  • Cyber Resilience

One of the special features of this course is its mix of theory and practical exercises, all designed to maximise understanding and retention. Strong use is made of a case study. Participants are provided with a download link where sample templates for the case study may be found, along with useful artefacts referenced in the material. Exercises include:

  • Develop an asset register
  • Identify threats and determine risks based on current controls in the case study
  • Evaluate service provider models, contrasting risks and opportunities
  • Discuss risks associated with storing data in the cloud
  • Select security architecture design principles
  • Develop a data classification schema
  • Recommend controls to bring risk down to an acceptable level in the case study
  • List and prioritise business-critical operations for business continuity
  • Evaluate the benefits of an in-house incident response capability versus using a managed service model

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for:

  • Anyone starting a career in information / cyber security
  • IT professionals wanting to transition their career into cyber security
  • Anyone needing a robust introduction to cyber security
  • Anyone planning to work in a position that requires cyber security knowledge
  • Anyone with information / cyber security responsibilities
  • Anyone who has learned “on the job” but who would benefit from a formal presentation to consolidate their knowledge
  • Professionals familiar with basic IT and information security concepts and who need to round out their knowledge

Course Contents

Day One

Cyber Security Governance

  • Cyber Security Concepts
  • Cyber Security Strategy
  • Laws & Regulations
  • Standards & Frameworks
  • Roles & Responsibilities
  • Training & Awareness

Risk Management

  • Risk Management Concepts
  • Risk Management

Day Two

(Domain 2 – Risk Management continued)

  • Threats
  • Controls
  • CERT NZ Critical Controls
  • ACSC Essential Eight

Security Architecture

  • Governance & Architecture
  • Certification & Accreditation
  • Service Models
  • Cryptography
  • Emerging Technologies

Day Three

Physical Security

  • Perimeter Security
  • Building Security
  • Physical Access Control
  • Environmental Controls

Network Security

  • Network Fundamentals
  • Network Security

Day Four

Endpoint Security

  • Endpoint Security
  • Application Security
  • Data Security

Incident Response

  • Incident Response Management
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Digital Forensics
  • Security Assurance

Day Five

  • Final exam study and preparation
  • Final Exam – 2 hours

 

  • Trainer was outstanding! Speaking a previous trainer and assessor I could not recommend him enough. Outstanding in charisma and material presentation.
    Was able to talk to all points with relevant expansion when required, answering any questions and provided relevant applications and examples.

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Fees

Fees per person

Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner (5 days)

  • Live Virtual Training: $3,100+ gst
  • Face-to-Face Training: $3,760 + gst

All participants will receive:

Virtual Courses:

  • Participants will sit the exam online during the course. The exams are invigilated live by the ALC trainer and supporting staff. The online exam is run via the exam portal Test Invite and accessed via a web browser
  • E-COPY: Comprehensive Course Workbook
    E-materials are provided by default with the option to purchase hardcopy materials for an additional cost.

Face-to-Face courses:

  • Participants of the cyber security beginner certifications will be provided with a paper-based exam which is completed whilst at the course in the same venue of the course itself.
  • HARD COPY: Comprehensive Course Workbook, quality colour printed

Foundation + Practitioner Certificate Exam

The cyber security certification exam is 2 hours in duration and comprises three parts. in Part A there are 75 questions worth 1 mark each. In Part B there are 5 questions worth 2 marks each & Part C there are 5 questions worth 3 marks each.  The pass mark is 65%.  There is only one correct answer to each question and no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

The Cyber Security Foundation+Practitioner Certificate is issued to those who successfully pass the exam.

One free exam re-sit is available for each participant.

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