Cyber Security Roles Learning Path

Our Learning Paths provide you with a guide to help you decide which training courses and their qualifications will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career. The training courses are arranged by subject and within each subject group from foundation to advanced level.

The Cyber Security Learning Path features the primary role of Cyber Security Manager. This learning path is marked as a single black line in the middle of the diagram. The training courses in this path are in the subject groups of cyber security, information security, BCMS (business continuity), GDPR and ISACA/(ISC)².

Click the tabs below to see our training courses and their position in different learning paths.

 
Overview

Overview

A management career in cyber security requires comprehensive knowledge of the threat landscape, detection/monitoring, technical protection, risk management and cyber incident response.

It also requires an in-depth understanding of information security standards (such as ISO 27001), legal requirements and relevant privacy regulations.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

C CS F

Cyber Security Foundation

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | Self-paced online | In-house

The Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course provides a complete introduction to cyber security, the threat landscape, threat intelligence, legal and regulatory obligations, and cyber incident response. It also awards the internationally recognised C CS F qualification.

This course is the first step to building the knowledge to study on the Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

C CS P

Cyber Security Practitioner

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | In-house

The Certified Cyber Security Practitioner Training Course delivers the practical skills to assess cyber risk and implement effective technical and organisational controls. It also awards the internationally recognised C CS P qualification.

This course is an essential step to building the knowledge to study on the Cyber Incident Response Management Foundation Training Course.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CIRM F

Cyber Incident Response Management Foundation

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | In-house

The Cyber Incident Response Management Training Course provides a complete introduction to the development of an effective cyber incident response programme. It also awards the internationally recognised CIRM F qualification.

This course is an essential step to building the knowledge to study on the CISMP Training Course.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CISMP

CISMP

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | Self-paced online | In-house

The Certified in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) Training Course introduces risk management, technical controls, legal frameworks, physical security, international standards and business continuity. It also awards the internationally recognised CISMP qualification.

This course works in concert with the CompTIA Security+ Training Course to provide the introductory knowledge required for cyber security management.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

Sec+

CompTIA Security+

Ways to learn In-house

The CompTIA Security+ Training Course delivers the technical skills to identify security risks, participate in risk mitigation activities, and deliver infrastructure, application, and operational IT security. It also awards the internationally recognised CompTIA Security+ qualification.

This course is an essential step to building the knowledge to study on the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Training Course.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | Self-paced online | In-house

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Training Course delivers the skills and the tools to perform ethical hacking (penetration testing) at an advanced level. It also awards the internationally recognised CEH qualification.

This course provides enhanced technical knowledge to develop a career as a cyber security manager.

The learning paths to developing your role as a Cyber Security Analyst or Penetration Tester are marked as grey lines on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CIS RM

ISO 27005 Risk Management

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | In-house

The Certified ISO 27005 Risk Management Training Course delivers the skills to plan and implement an effective ISO 27001-compliant risk management programme. It also awards the internationally recognised CIS RM qualification.

This course provides the essential risk management knowledge to develop a career as a cyber security manager.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CBC F

ISO 22301 Foundation

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | In-house

The Certified ISO 22301 Foundation Training Course provides a complete introduction to the key elements of the ISO 22301 standard and delivers the internationally recognised CBC F qualification.

This course is the first step to building the knowledge to study on the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training Course. It also provides the essential business continuity knowledge to develop a career as a cyber security manager.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CBC LI

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | Self-paced online | In-house

The Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training Course delivers the skills required to manage an ISO 22301-compliant BCMS implementation project. It also awards the internationally recognised CBC LI qualification.

This course provides the advanced business continuity knowledge to develop a career as a cyber security manager.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

GDPR F

GDPR Foundation

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | Self-paced online | In-house

The Certified GDPR Foundation Training Course provides a complete introduction to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and its implications and legal requirements for your organisation. It also awards the internationally recognised EU GDPR F qualification.

This course provides the essential GDPR knowledge to develop a career as a cyber security manager.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

CISSP

CISSP

Ways to learn Classroom/Live Online | In-house

The CISSP Accelerated Training Course reviews the (ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge for information security and prepares candidates for the challenging CISSP® examination.

This course provides the advanced knowledge to develop a career as a senior cyber security manager.

The learning path to developing your role as a Cyber Security Manager is marked as a black line on the Cyber Security Learning Path diagram below.

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