Cybersecurity Specialist
Cyber security specialists work in a range of fields, protecting the data and networks of both public and private sector organisations. Learn about the cyber security skills you’ll need for the job and get them with short online cyber security courses.
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Become a cybersecurity specialist!
Why is cybersecurity important?
There are many developer jobs – from web and app developer to software engineer – but all involve creating and coding computer software. Begin learning how to code and explore short online programming courses, whatever your level.
What skills do you need to become a cybersecurity specialist?
- Technical background: most professional cyber security specialists already have a technical background, whether a computer science or mathematics degree, or hands-on experience of administering IT systems.
- Specialist knowledge: there are a range of specialisms within a cyber security career. You could choose between fields such as network security or app security, or specific roles such as security analyst or ethical hacker.
- Industry certifications: as you specialise and progress in your cyber security career, you’ll need to achieve specific qualifications. There a wealth of certifications to choose from, depending on your route.
- Soft skills: understanding risks, developing strategies to protect organisations from them, and communicating your thinking clearly – often to laypeople – is a key part of working in cyber security too.
Take short courses online
SkillS4i, the marketplace for industrial skills, is partnering with Future Learn to provide you with a series of courses designed to help you specialise your skills. Start a free seven-day trial, subscribe to keep learning at your own pace, and cancel your subscription whenever you like.
Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.
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Additional information
| Bundle / Single Product | Single course |
|---|---|
| Category | Online course |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Duration | Different options |
| Language | English |
| Level | Advanced, Awareness, Intermediate |
| Recommended Prerequisites | None |
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