Advanced Cyber Security & GDPR Mastery: Ethical Hacking, Web Security & IT Skills
Course Overview
The Advanced Cyber Security & GDPR Mastery course is an in-depth programme designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills in cybersecurity, web security, ethical hacking, IT management, and GDPR compliance.This course is ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, web developers, business owners, and anyone responsible for safeguarding digital assets and managing sensitive data.
Duration: 1 week, 1 day | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Advanced principles of cybersecurity and IT security management
- Web security fundamentals and protection against common threats
- Ethical hacking techniques and penetration testing
- Data protection and GDPR compliance strategies
- Risk assessment, management, and mitigation procedures
- Network security monitoring and threat detection
- Incident response, reporting, and recovery procedures
- Access control, encryption, and secure system design
- Vulnerability scanning and auditing tools
- Best practices for safeguarding personal, corporate, and cloud data
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What You'll Get
- Structured modules, covering cybersecurity, GDPR, ethical hacking, and IT security
- Practical exercises , real-world case studies, and hands-on training
- Step-by-step guidance for penetration testing and web security
- Tools and techniques for compliance and risk management
- Transferable skills for IT, cybersecurity, and business security roles
- Certificate of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this course suitable for?
A: Ideal for IT professionals, cybersecurity specialists, web developers, security analysts, and business owners responsible for data protection and IT security.
Q: Do I need prior experience in IT or cybersecurity?
A: No. The course begins with foundational concepts and progresses to advanced skills.
Q: Will I learn ethical hacking?
A: Yes. The course includes practical ethical hacking techniques and penetration testing strategies.
Q: Does this course cover GDPR and data protection?
A: Absolutely. GDPR compliance and data protection strategies are core components.
Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes, a certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
Course Curriculum
| FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING | |||
| Network Topologies | 00:06:00 | ||
| History and Applications of Computer Networking | 00:06:00 | ||
| Protocols and Standards | 00:04:00 | ||
| Introduction to OSI Model | 00:04:00 | ||
| Layers of OSI Model | 00:07:00 | ||
| Introduction to TCP/IP Model | 00:10:00 | ||
| OSI Model vs TCP/IP Model | 00:04:00 | ||
| Addressing in Computer Networks | 00:09:00 | ||
| IP Address- IPv4 and IPv6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Classes of IP Address | 00:10:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT YOUR PC’s IP ADDRESS | 00:03:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT YOUR PC’S MAC ADDRESS5 | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Internet Protocol (IP) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) | 00:09:00 | ||
| Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | 00:08:00 | ||
| Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) | 00:06:00 | ||
| RIP and OSPF Protocols | 00:05:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : HOW TO FIND OUT THE PATH OF DATA PACKETS USING TRACERT | 00:03:00 | ||
| What are Sockets? | 00:05:00 | ||
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hyptertext Transfer Protocol/Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Domain Name System (DNS) | 00:03:00 | ||
| GETTING STARTED WITH CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Definition of Computer Security | 00:03:00 | ||
| Interesting Facts about Cyber Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| History of Cyber Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| Scope and Career Insights in Cyber Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| LET'S BEGIN - THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
| Types of Computer Security | 00:03:00 | ||
| Key Terms in Cyber Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Elements of Information Security | 00:06:00 | ||
| Types of Attacks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Roles in Cyber Security : Part 1 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Roles in Cyber Security : Part 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| DIVING DEEP INTO CYBER SECURITY | |||
| Security Architect’s View of Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is Vulnerability Assessment? | 00:05:00 | ||
| 4 Phases of Vulnerability Assessment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | 00:06:00 | ||
| Symmetric Encryption | 00:03:00 | ||
| Asymmetric Encryption | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hashing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Security Organizations | 00:05:00 | ||
| Critical Thinking in Cyber Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Five Critical Thinking Skills | 00:06:00 | ||
| PRACTICAL : USING NSLOOKUP TOOL | 00:03:00 | ||
| TYPES OF ACTORS, ATTACKS, MALWARE AND RESOURCES | |||
| Different types of Actors in Cyber Security | 00:10:00 | ||
| Types of Cyber Attacks | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hacking Organizations around the Globe | 00:05:00 | ||
| Security Services and Mechanisms | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introduction to Threats | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is a Malware? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Types of Trojans | 00:06:00 | ||
| Types of Virus | 00:07:00 | ||
| Have you ever heard about a Ransomware? | 00:09:00 | ||
| The Cyber Kill Chain | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to Social Engineering | 00:05:00 | ||
| Types of Social Engineering | 00:07:00 | ||
| KEY SECURITY CONCEPTS | |||
| Confidentiality – The Most Important Element of Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| Introduction to Incident Response Team | 00:05:00 | ||
| Phases of Incident Response | 00:05:00 | ||
| Laws in Cyber Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| What are Audits in Cyber Security | 00:04:00 | ||
| Internal Audit vs External Audit | 00:04:00 | ||
| The NIST Framework | 00:03:00 | ||
| The COBIT Framework | 00:04:00 | ||
| FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS | |||
| Intrusion Detection System | 00:05:00 | ||
| Introduction to Firewalls | 00:05:00 | ||
| What is DMZ? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Different types of Firewalls | 00:09:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Cyber Security | 1 week, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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