Cybersecurity

About the course

• Why learn Cybersecurity?

  There are many compelling reasons to become cybersecurity professional, including the fact that cybersecurity jobs are in high demand, there is an increase in the number of specialties, it is a stimulating job, you get to solve complex technical puzzles, and you get to play the hero.

• Reasons to switch your career to Cybersecurity
  • Increasing Demand: With the rise of technology and the increasing reliance on the internet, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is on the rise. Cybersecurity is now one of the most in-demand skills for employers in the tech industry.
  • High Earning Potential: Cybersecurity professionals can earn high salaries due to their specialized skillset and the growing need for their services.
  • Help Protect the World: Cybersecurity professionals help to protect the world from cyber criminals. By switching your career to this field, you can help make the world a safer place.
  • Variety of Opportunities: Cybersecurity jobs come in many shapes and sizes, from network security to malware analysis to penetration testing. With so much variety, you can find a role that fits your interests and skills.
• What skills will I learn?

  Below are just some of the high valued skills you will develop:

  1. Network Security: The ability to identify, analyse, and protect networks from malicious activity or security threats.
  2. Risk Management: The ability to assess an organisation’s security posture and develop a strategy to mitigate potential risks.
  3. Penetration Testing: The ability to test a system for security vulnerabilities and develop solutions to address them.
  4. Cryptography: The ability to understand and use encryption methods to protect digital data.
  5. Incident Response: The ability to respond quickly and effectively to security incidents.
• What salary / pay scale can I expect for a job in this industry?

  According to the most recent data from PayScale:

  Career Path	Expected Salary per year
  Network Security Analyst	£37,906
  Cybersecurity Engineer	£42,800
  Penetration Tester	£47,816
  Information Security Analyst	£36,650
  Security Administrator	£30,372

• Is there a demand for Cybersecurity?

  

  The demand for cyber security professionals in the UK is high and growing. According to a recent report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK is estimated to need an additional 1.5 million cyber security professionals by 2025. This is due to an increase in cyberattacks and the need for organisations to protect their data and systems. The report also found that the UK is currently facing a shortage of skilled cyber security professionals, with demand outstripping supply. This has led to an increase in salaries for cyber security professionals in the UK, with the average salary for a cyber security professional in the UK currently standing at £50,000. In addition, the UK government has pledged to invest £1.9 billion in cyber security over the next five years in order to protect the UK’s digital infrastructure.

• Who is it for and how can we support you?

  The course is for:

  • someone keen to enter the digital sector
  • anyone looking to change careers into Cybersecurity domain, or to establish foundations for cybersecurity skills.
  • established technology professionals looking to advance
  • an entrepreneur with a business who wants to understand how to prevent of cyber-attacks from happening.

   

  Support from Runshaw:

  • No additional cost for online/offline support
  • Learn Key concepts from basic to advance
  • Lab sessions to gain hands-on expertise
  • Industry Recognised Certificate on completion
  • Free consultation on career progress