This Bootcamp will be split into two modules outlined below.

Module One: Cyber Fundamentals / Secure by Design

• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Fundamentals of Information Security Management
• Social Engineering 
• Cyber Legislation and Regulations 
• Encryption/Cryptography
• Business Continuity
• Cybersecurity Risk

Module Two: Cyber Tools and Practices / Attack Methodologies 

• Introduction to Cyber Tools and Processes
• Endpoint Security and Incident Handling 
• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• Cloud Security Principles
• Network Security 

Alongside this, participants will benefit from tailored employability workshops. This will include interview skills, networking, CV preparation and job description profiling. 
In addition to this, you will have access to guest speakers from the industry as well as one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Face to face classroom training. There is no formal assessment or exam.

On the successful completion of this Bootcamp, learners will be registered with the Cyber Security Council and receive a certificate of completion from the Cyber Innovation Hub.

This Bootcamp has no formal entry requirements and applicants will be selected based on merit after a pre-enrolment screener with the provider. Whilst no formal qualifications are required, good technology skills and some programming and networking experience would be beneficial. This course has been especially designed with the following individuals in mind: - Early to mid-career professionals looking to upskill - Recent graduates - IT and Software professionals Applicants must be 18+ and live or work in the Cardiff Capital Region, which includes Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and the Vale of Glamorgan. Applicants cannot be in full-time education. All learners will need to provide a recent CV and a short personal statement about why they would like to be considered for this Bootcamp. This should be no more than 300 words and follow these prompts: - Why are you interested in cybersecurity? - Do you have any previous experience in the sector? (for example, previous courses or employment) - What do you hope to achieve from this bootcamp? This will be submitted to Cyber Innovation Hub to support their decision-making process.

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
• All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.