Starting a 12 week Short course in Cyber Security

Why Cybersecurity?

After officially dropping out of university, I decided to use this time productively to learn the fundamental skills I need to update my CV. My goal is to gain qualifications that are more aligned with today’s standards in the tech sector.

I believe this cybersecurity course will provide me with the foundational theory and practical skills needed in the industry. It will also help kickstart my CV alongside the other online certifications I am currently planning to complete.

What Will I Be Learning?

The course is delivered entirely online. The curriculum is accessible through an online learning platform, and our live classes are conducted via Zoom.

Some of the key topics include:

Fundamentals – Core principles and terminology
Network Security & Infrastructure
Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Techniques
Career Development

There is a lot more covered in the syllabus, and I will be keeping this blog updated with my progress as I move through the material.

What Are My Aims Over the 12-Week Short Course?

My main goals for this project are:

Understanding the fundamentals and successfully putting them into practice.
Mastering new software – Getting hands-on experience with virtual machines and other tools that I used to find challenging to adapt to.
Employment – Leveraging this initial certification to showcase my skills and secure a role in the field.

Conclusion

I am really looking forward to starting this short course and building a strong skill set that will help me excel and land my desired job. I plan to update this blog throughout the different modules to showcase what I have learned and how these skills can be practically applied.