Practical security

Course details

This course is an introduction to how to create a secure base line for your computer systems. We will introduce the best practice advice from the Council on Cyber Security critical security controls.

Going through the "first five", we will describe why they are relevant, how you will be protected when implementing it and show you how to implement it on real systems.

We have structured the course around four main parts, covering the recommendations. An introduction to the idea and the implications of each control is presented, followed by a demonstration showing how to actually implement it on your systems.

The time is takes to work your way through the course, will vary according to your skill level. We aim for 5-10 hours of work - more if you decide to read up on links and other extra material supplied.

You should take this course if you know some IT, but are new to the concept of security, or if you are a seasoned processional, in need of new inspiration and up-to-date information on how to implement security in your company.

Note that we are currently building this course, and we expect it to be finalized ultimo January 2016.