Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) Training Course
CyBOK provides a structured methodology for defining foundational and standardized knowledge within the field of cyber security. Its goal is to integrate cyber security into a unified academic curriculum and industry training framework by mapping the CyBOK knowledge areas.
This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for software engineers and IT professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of CyBOK and enhance their theoretical and practical cyber security skills.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts, definitions, and principles of cyber security.
- Develop in-depth expertise in cyber security by applying the CyBOK knowledge areas.
- Acquire extensive foundational knowledge necessary to implement the CyBOK framework operationally.
- Enable communities and organizations to prioritize data security and privacy.
- Explore opportunities for specialization and certification in cyber security careers.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.
Course Customization Options
- The training primarily utilizes open-source tools, selected based on your operating system (Windows, Linux, Mac, mobile devices, etc.) and organizational needs. Please contact us to arrange.
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Cyber Security concepts and definitions
- Understanding the CyBOK knowledge areas (KAs)
- Applying CyBOK knowledge to address security issues
Human, Organisational, and Regulatory Aspects
- Risk management and governance
- Law and regulation
- Human factors
- Privacy and online rights
Attacks and Defences
- Malware and attack technologies
- Adversarial behaviors
- Security operations and incident management
- Forensics
Systems Security
- Cryptography
- Operating systems and virtualisation
- Distributed systems security
- Formal methods for security
- Authentication, authorization, and accountability
Software Platform and Security
- Software security
- Web and mobile security
- Secure software lifecycle
Infrastructure Security
- Applied cryptography
- Network security
- Hardware security
- Cyber-physical systems security
- Physical layer and telecommunications security
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cyber security and software engineering
Audience
- Software engineers
- IT professionals
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Testimonials (2)
I enjoyed the hands on labs because they were engaging and very knowledge sharing
Sinoxolo - Vodacom
Course - Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK)
The huge amount of new information/knowledge I gained from this training!
David - Vodacom
Course - Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK)
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